kcantor
Senior Member
i think they forget that for every class there's a "top of the class" and a "bottom of the class". simply saying you're "in the class" is not of itself noteworthy or even desirable.
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itom987
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They took this photo at dusk and literally photoshopped the image to make the library appear brighter (warmer) than everything else around it. What a massive red flag.View attachment 293722
Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal | Teeple Architects
The Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal by Teeple Architects in association with Stantec reimagines the existing Edmonton Public Library (EPL) main branch as an innovative and welcoming civic hub. The renovation and expansion of the 1967 building actively supports the library’s position as a...www.teeplearch.com
Clearshades
Senior Member
It is always world class including the ample empty lots downtown disasters like the 'Arlington.'.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Don't remind me of the Arlington fire...
Avenuer
Senior Member
I like how they described the exterior as a 'high performance envelope'. Maybe for energy efficiency, but for sure nothing else (especially appearance!).
kcantor
Senior Member
a high performance envelope eh? maybe we could mail it back to teeples and ask for a refund?
IanO
Superstar
Aren't those standing seam zinc?
Avenuer
Senior Member
Indeed, they are.
Platinum107
Senior Member
Calgary's new library is pretty spectacular sure, but they chose to build a completely new building from the ground up whereas we renovated an older building, a more complicated and constrictive but interesting and conservationist move on our part. I agree, it could've been done better in more than a few ways and we can sit here all day and pick away at what went wrong here, but I still like this library and enjoy coming here (when I can haha). I'd never been to this library before the reno so I don't really have any connection to the old building, and maybe that's also why I don't feel as disappointed as some of you guys do. No matter what, me and my friends still enjoyed and will enjoy coming here after school to hang out and do work (and going to get a bite at Tres Carnales Taqueria afterwards was always a treat 
). It's another way for me to be in the core of the city I call home, and I appreciate it for that. I just hope that as our city improves we can start to see some of these "world-class" projects appearing here and there ya'know?
). It's another way for me to be in the core of the city I call home, and I appreciate it for that. I just hope that as our city improves we can start to see some of these "world-class" projects appearing here and there ya'know?
RH van der Rohe
New Member
I really see this as a wasted opportunity to create a destination building, the building just falls short. I don't see a a way there will be some connectivity to the plaza the way other cities have around their central libraries. Inside is OK, kind of brings it up to date with similar public spaces in other parts of the world but is not innovative or unique.
I like Tres Carnales, btw.
I like Tres Carnales, btw.
Platinum107
Senior Member
TBH who doesn't like Tres Carnales...
ChazYEG
Senior Member
I just watched a video on institutional architecture and design and, specifically, libraries, and it made me want to cry just from comparing those true "world class" projects to this glorified tin warehouse Teeple gave us.
Really, what in the freck was wrong with them when this design and, most importantly, the "envelope" material were approved? Like, doesn't Edmonton have a design committee? A City Counsil? A Mayor? Actual human beings?
Sorry about the venting, but it's just so sad to think about the lost opportunity here... Plus the LITERALLY immense eyesore of a building.
Really, what in the freck was wrong with them when this design and, most importantly, the "envelope" material were approved? Like, doesn't Edmonton have a design committee? A City Counsil? A Mayor? Actual human beings?
Sorry about the venting, but it's just so sad to think about the lost opportunity here... Plus the LITERALLY immense eyesore of a building.
IanO
Superstar
Keep in mind that 'we' valued engineered the exterior and forced the architect's hand.
I quite like the zinc, but do take issue with the total surface area and choice of 'colour'.
Our Design Committee, City Architect and powers that be approved this.
I quite like the zinc, but do take issue with the total surface area and choice of 'colour'.
Our Design Committee, City Architect and powers that be approved this.
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IanO
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Think Tank: Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal, Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton points to the future of central libraries, with a boldly remade 1960s pavilion that fosters learning of all kinds—not just from books.
www.canadianarchitect.com
kcantor
Senior Member
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An interesting article... While the interiors may be successful, a building - particularly one in such a prominent location as this one - should have a successful exterior as well. I find it telling that the article (as well as the linked article in Teeples own magazine) only features a single severely photoshopped exterior image of the building taken from an angle almost no-one will experience in real life. It might be a great article but I'm not ready to accept it as great architecture.
An interesting article... While the interiors may be successful, a building - particularly one in such a prominent location as this one - should have a successful exterior as well. I find it telling that the article (as well as the linked article in Teeples own magazine) only features a single severely photoshopped exterior image of the building taken from an angle almost no-one will experience in real life. It might be a great article but I'm not ready to accept it as great architecture.