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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Renovation
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Mecanoo | Martinez+Johnson
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DESCRIZIONE
 
18 febbraio 2014
Mecanoo Martinez+Johnson Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Washington D.C.D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray announced today the design team Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson is chosen to revitalize the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. The city’s aim for their Central Public Library project is to deliver a next generation library building that embraces Washington DC’s contemporary culture and changing needs. The MLK Library will be an attractive catalyst for community activity. The MLK Library, completed in 1972, is designed by one of the great 20th Century architect Mies van der Rohe and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..

Mecanoo Martinez+Johnson Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Washington D.C.The potentially $150 million project will redesign the 250,000 square foot interior of the 1970s library to modernize the building. The MLK Library is the hub of the Public Library system in Washington, D.C.. It's the only library designed by modernist Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and opened three years after his death in 1972. The teams were asked to submit two ideas: what they would do if it was a straight library renovation, as well as possibilities for a mixed-use building with additional floors above the existing building. Mayor Vincent Gray: “This takes us to a new stage. I am excited about the "bold vision" for the renovated library.”

Leading the design effort will be the Netherlands based firm Mecanoo. Mecanoo’s work often intervenes within existing building fabric, creating new and exciting interpretations. The practice designs public buildings that are embraced by their users, respect the social and natural environment, and consciously contribute to the quality of life in urban centers. Washington based Martinez+Johnson has extensive experience with historic renovation projects. M+J will share responsibilities with Mecanoo throughout the project. The design team will be led by Francine Houben, creative director/architect at Mecanoo who just delivered the Library of Birmingham, the largest in Europe. Francine Houben “We will pay respect to Mies van der Rohe and research what is possible to prepare this building for the Library of the Future. But most important is bringing out the values of Martin Luther King. My dream is to make this building to reflect his ideals. “
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LOCALIZZAZIONE
 
Continente
America del Nord
Nazione
Stati Uniti [United States]
Distretto
District of Columbia
Città
Washington D.C.
Indirizzo
901 G St. NW
 
 
Sito web
E-mail
mlkjrlibrary@dc.gov
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MAPPA
 
 
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TIPOLOGIA
 
Principale
ARCHITETTURA
Edifici per attivita' culturali
Biblioteche e mediateche
Interventi su edifici esistenti
Restauro, recupero e ristrutturazione
Ampliamento, sopraelevazione
Accessoria
ARCHITETTURA
Edifici commerciali
Bar, caffetterie
Ristoranti

ARCHITETTURA DEL PAESAGGIO ED AMBIENTI NATURALI
Architettura del paesaggio
Giardini pensili
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CRONOLOGIA
 
Progetto
2013 - 2014     progetto vincitore di concorso
Realizzazione
2017 - 2020
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L'OPERA NEL CINEMA
 
Titolo
  A Legacy of Mies and King
Regia
Nienke Andersson
Nazionalità
USA
Anno di produzione
2017
Interpreti
Francine Houben
Ruolo dell'edificio
Protagonista
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RIFERIMENTI BIBLIOGRAFICI
 
 
Alexandra Lange, "“Those familiar with Mecanoo and Rawn may expect more of a shock in D.C. than in Boston. But Rawn has not approached the project with a light hand, but rather with a rainbow fist.”. A Tale of Two Modernist Libraries", Architect 12/2015, december 2015, pp. 89-97
Sara Johnson, "Q+A: Francine Houben", Architect 3/2014, march 2014, "Front" p. 24
Caroline Massie, "By the Books", Architect 1/2014, january 2014, "Front" p. 27
Kriston Capps, "Restoring a Mies Gem", Architect 11/2013, november 2013, "Front" p. 46
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COMMITTENTE
 
 
District of Columbia Public Library
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IMPORTO
 
 
$ 150,000,000
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PROGETTI CORRELATI
 
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington D.C., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Mecanoo, Francine Houben
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CREDITS
 
 
Drawings © Mecanoo architecten
Text edited by Mecanoo architecten
Courtesy of Mecanoo architecten

Mecanoo Martinez+Johnson Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Washington D.C.



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