Manhattan Beach Public Library / HED + Johnson Favaro

Manhattan Beach Public Library / HED + Johnson Favaro - Exterior Photography, Facade, Glass — © Eric Staudenmaier

Curated by Paula Pintos

Architects: HED, Johnson Favaro
Area: 21000 ft²
Year: 2014
Photographs:Eric Staudenmaier
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Kingspan Light + Air, Vitrocsa, Cristacurva
Lead Architects: Choong Kim

Manhattan Beach Public Library / HED + Johnson Favaro - Exterior Photography, Facade — © Eric Staudenmaier

Text description provided by the architects. HED worked as executive architect in collaboration with Johnson Favaro on this 21,000 SF, two-story library with panoramic ocean views. HED designed the double façade described below to recover heat gain and reduce maintenance costs. The program also included associated site improvements, access ramps, walkways, landscaping and underground utilities.

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Published on June 16, 2020

Cite: "Manhattan Beach Public Library / HED + Johnson Favaro" 16 Jun 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/941105/manhattan-beach-public-library-hed> ISSN 0719-8884