Montlake Branch Library Explained

Montlake Branch Library
Coordinates:47.6404°N -122.3025°W
Address:2401 24th Ave E
Location City:Seattle, Washington
Location Country:United States
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The Montlake Branch Library is a branch of Seattle Public Library in Montlake, Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] [2] [3] The 5,650-square-foot building opened in 2006.[4] [5]

Description and features

The interior features a "skylight aperture sundial".[6] [7] The sundial was developed by library staff with University of Washington astronomer Woody Sullivan.[8]

History

Construction on the current building began in August 2005.[9]

Awards

The building won two awards: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle Honor Awards for Washington Architecture, Honor Award, 2008; and AIA Washington Civic Design Awards, Merit Award, 2008.[10] [11] [12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Montlake Branch, The Seattle Public Library . 2024-08-26 . www.historylink.org.
  2. Web site: New Montlake Branch of The Seattle Public Library opens on August 12, 2006. 2024-08-26. www.historylink.org. 2024-08-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20240826011727/https://www.historylink.org/File/8033. live.
  3. Book: Hille, R. Thomas . The New Public Library: Design Innovation for the Twenty-First Century . 2018-12-07 . Routledge . 978-0-429-83141-6 . en.
  4. News: October 16, 2006 . Seattle Public Library Montlake Branch . Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.
  5. Web site: Hardy . Pamela . 2004-11-29 . Montlake library plans on hold . 2024-08-26 . The Daily of the University of Washington . en.
  6. Web site: 2008-09-01 . Where to find Seattle's sundials . 2024-08-26 . The Seattle Times . en-US . Montlake Branch Library, 2401 24th Ave E., a "skylight aperture sundial" inside the library; holes in the ceiling cast colored spots of light on to the floor, marking noontime and the seasons. Built 2006..
  7. Book: Orchiston, Wayne . The New Astronomy: Opening the Electromagnetic Window and Expanding our View of Planet Earth: A Meeting to Honor Woody Sullivan on his 60th Birthday . 2006-01-17 . Springer Science & Business Media . 978-1-4020-3724-5 . en.
  8. Web site: Art prof gives new Seattle library a place in the sun. UW News. University of Washington. August 17, 2006.
  9. Web site: 2005-08-21 . Triathlon today: run, cycle and swim . 2024-08-26 . The Seattle Times . en-US . Work is scheduled to start tomorrow on the new Montlake branch of the Seattle Public Library. The new building at 2234 E. McGraw St., which is expected to open in late 2006, will replace the existing storefront branch. When the new 5,652-square-foot branch is finished, it will have — in addition to expanded space for books and other materials — a meeting room, more seating, more computers and parking for 13 cars..
  10. Web site: Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington Libraries. City of Seattle, Public Library (SPL), Branch, Montlake, Seattle, WA. PCAD ID 18076. August 26, 2024.
  11. Web site: Seattle Public Library Montlake Branch. Buildingwork.
  12. Web site: Honor Awards. AIA Seattle. August 26, 2024.

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