New Central Library | Construction - Page 8

suburbia · #**141** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 12:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spring2008

Seems like we've had a few hints that there's going to be some kind of oval element.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...lpture-germany

O-tacular · #**142** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 1:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by DizzyEdge

re: nano-particles

It's going to be an library for ants

It needs to be at least... 3 times bigger than this!

O-tacular · #**143** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 1:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...lpture-germany

The only thing you've ever posted that's made me laugh in a non sarcastic way.

RyLucky · #**144** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 2:02 AM**

This is extremely cryptic.

When I google "three walls" that address is the first thing that pops up.

Not sure what I have to google to get "Nanoparticle tracking analysis system capable of visualizing/measuring particles suspension in range of 10-2000nm" to pop up.

There's Mark Twain ("Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.") and Star Trek ("Did I ever mention you're a magnificent scoundrel?") quotes - perhaps something about travelling (sailing, space travel, c-train?)

My thought is maybe there is some allusion to famous authors, like the Kansas City Library:

..but that doesn't seem like Snohetta's style..

H.E.Pennypacker · #**145** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 2:03 AM**

We need more tinfoil hats after these clues

freeweed · #**146** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by DizzyEdge

re: nano-particles

It's going to be an library for ants

I LOL'd at this.

I don't understand this guessing game thing at all. Perhaps this is enjoyable to some, but it comes off as more than a bit prickish. "Ha ha, I have access to secret information but you don't, enjoy the crumbs peasants".

Just release the damned thing, and shut up about it until you do. Being a cocktease isn't endearing you to people.

flamesfan101 · #**147** Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 4:39 PM**

From the New Central Library status report headed to council next week:

"Accordingly, the New Central Library’s design maximizes accessibility and pedestrian connectivity through an elevated outdoor plaza that forms its main entrance and connects with East Village without the
use of an enclosed +15

http://agendaminutes.calgary.ca/sire...4103039604.PDF

suburbia · #**148** Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by flamesfan101

From the New Central Library status report headed to council next week:

"Accordingly, the New Central Library’s design maximizes accessibility and pedestrian connectivity through an elevated outdoor plaza that forms its main entrance and connects with East Village without the
use of an enclosed +15

http://agendaminutes.calgary.ca/sire...4103039604.PDF

So I'm guessing that will extend over the roadway and right into the municipal building?

Chadillaccc · #**149** Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 6:36 PM**

I don't think that's what they meant. I believe it means it will be on the East Village side of the building. I hope I am wrong though, that could be very cool.

O-tacular · #**150** Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 6:59 PM**

We've already heard there is no structural connection to city hall.

Shylo · #**151** Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 7:42 PM**

Maybe something like this?

http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h...art=15&ndsp=21

Spring2008 · #**152** Posted **Aug 1, 2014, 6:56 PM**

Sounds like they may be cutting a hole through city hall and the Library to bridge downtown to everything east. See around the 1:10 mark.

http://www.evexperience.com/videos

Wooster · #**153** Posted **Aug 1, 2014, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by flamesfan101

From the New Central Library status report headed to council next week:

"Accordingly, the New Central Library’s design maximizes accessibility and pedestrian connectivity through an elevated outdoor plaza that forms its main entrance and connects with East Village without the
use of an enclosed +15

http://agendaminutes.calgary.ca/sire...4103039604.PDF

That's an accurate description. The steps, pass-through and main entrance area are a very creative design element to this project driven by the unique constraints of this site.

Nudrock · #**154** Posted **Aug 3, 2014, 1:32 PM**

Found this in the Calgary Herald.

http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/...-library-site/

mellbell416 · #**155** Posted **Aug 4, 2014, 1:52 PM**

There will be an information session at the TELUS Convention Centre on the new Central Library on September 4th.. perhaps the new design will be unveiled then. The Snohetta and Dialog design team will be there to discuss the "function and design" of the new building.

Full Mountain · #**156** Posted **Aug 4, 2014, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by mellbell416

There will be an information session at the TELUS Convention Centre on the new Central Library on September 4th.. perhaps the new design will be unveiled then. The Snohetta and Dialog design team will be there to discuss the "function and design" of the new building.

Is this an open event or invite only?

suburbia · #**157** Posted **Aug 4, 2014, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Full Mountain

Is this an open event or invite only?

I believe it is public. See the library web-site for details.

RyLucky · #**158** Posted **Aug 16, 2014, 2:06 PM**

Calgarians can check out design of new Central Library
"The sessions, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Telus Convention Centre, hope to attract hundreds of Calgarians....

At more than 200,000 square feet, the new library will house a collection of more than 600,000 items and will provide large public spaces for gatherings, about 66 per cent more space than the existing downtown branch...

CMLC will film all of the phases of construction using a camera set atop Bow Valley College adjacent to the site."

No render on link, but it looks like this is a new peak at the Knightsbridge development (unless we've seen this before?):

RicoLance21 · #**159** Posted **Aug 16, 2014, 2:28 PM**

I am confused....the Herald did not mention September 4, but it did mention the time. Is there one tonight?

red_179 · #**160** Posted **Aug 16, 2014, 4:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by RyLucky

Calgarians can check out design of new Central Library
"The sessions, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Telus Convention Centre, hope to attract hundreds of Calgarians....

At more than 200,000 square feet, the new library will house a collection of more than 600,000 items and will provide large public spaces for gatherings, about 66 per cent more space than the existing downtown branch...

CMLC will film all of the phases of construction using a camera set atop Bow Valley College adjacent to the site."

No render on link, but it looks like this is a new peak at the Knightsbridge development (unless we've seen this before?):

This picture on the link is nothing new. It's a screen shot from the East Village Video that was released months ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6E4xD3yWM4 - (1:13)