Comments on: Research Library in Hradec Kralove / Projektil Architekti

By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:16:43 +0000

looks a lot like the Mexico City airport.

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By: viniruski

viniruski — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:06:13 +0000

Lucas:

I’m thinking a grander atrium like Sharon’s library in Berlin, or OMA’s library in Seattle where there are numerous atria penetrating through the floors ties all the spaces together.

The axos shown here seem appropriate given the stretched ‘x’ cruciform, but they don’t really show any hierarchy of spaces or elements as any architectural eye desires to see, and as a result looks like some legacy of Czech communism. The form has the potential for something really significant: an intersection? a meeting place? or even a means of emphasizing contrast or contradiction. I don’t know. Too early in the morning.

Any thoughts?

By: Lucas Gray

Lucas Gray — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:45:55 +0000

There is an atrium right in the middle with nice spiraling stair cases. Not sure what the question is, viniruski. I do agree that a site plan with some context would give a better understanding to its form.

I love the facade and the interior spaces seem open, well lit and comfortable. Elegant materials and nice detailing.

By: viniruski

viniruski — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:00:59 +0000

Massing and form loses conviction of a potentially strong central space where various elements converge. Perhaps an atrium space smack in the middle? Or have configure circulation to establish view lines from one end of the floor to another? Plans look really fragmented without any tying elements. But it’s nice to see a concrete facade with subtle nuances on each face.

By: CMO ARCH

CMO ARCH — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:06:54 +0000

Wouldn’t mind a site plan, otherwise I think this is great! Facade work looks very nice and simple. But the site plan might help me make sense of the overall shape.