Montlake Branch Library

Montlake Branch Library
The library's exterior in 2007
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General information
Address2401 24th Ave E
Town or citySeattle, Washington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°38′25″N 122°18′09″W / 47.6404°N 122.3025°W / 47.6404; -122.3025
Website
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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][13]

References

  1. ^ "Montlake Branch, The Seattle Public Library". www.historylink.org. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  2. ^ "New Montlake Branch of The Seattle Public Library opens on August 12, 2006". www.historylink.org. Archived from the original on 2024-08-26. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  3. ^ Hille, R. Thomas (2018-12-07). The New Public Library: Design Innovation for the Twenty-First Century. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-429-83141-6.
  4. ^ "Seattle Public Library Montlake Branch". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. October 16, 2006.
  5. ^ Hardy, Pamela (2004-11-29). "Montlake library plans on hold". The Daily of the University of Washington. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  6. ^ "Where to find Seattle's sundials". The Seattle Times. 2008-09-01. Retrieved 2024-08-26. 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. ^ Orchiston, Wayne (2006-01-17). The New Astronomy: Opening the Electromagnetic Window and Expanding our View of Planet Earth: A Meeting to Honor Woody Sullivan on his 60th Birthday. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-1-4020-3724-5.
  8. ^ "Art prof gives new Seattle library a place in the sun". UW News. University of Washington. August 17, 2006.
  9. ^ "Triathlon today: run, cycle and swim". The Seattle Times. 2005-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-26. 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. ^ "City of Seattle, Public Library (SPL), Branch, Montlake, Seattle, WA". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington Libraries. PCAD ID 18076. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Seattle Public Library Montlake Branch". Buildingwork.
  12. ^ "Honor Awards". AIA Seattle. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Boniface, Russell (June 19, 2009), "AIA Washington Council Honors Eight Architects", AIArchitect, retrieved August 26, 2024
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