Every once in awhile I show you the progress of the work at Lebreton Flats on what will be a joint building for the Ottawa Public Library and Library And Archives Canada. The work will continue for some years before it's ready to open, and the building has been given a name: Adisoke. The indigenous word is Anishinaabe, meaning the telling of stories. The future main branch of the city's library will be here, and the federal government agency will share some space here too.
At the current main branch, admittedly not a good design (Brutalist architecture rarely is), out in the main foyer are a series of posters and design sketches. The concepts have been out there for awhile, and the design, strongly influenced by indigenous culture, certainly appeals to me.
A grand project.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt will be a beautiful addition to the library! I like the design. Have a great weekend.
I like it too.
DeleteA nice name.
ReplyDeleteAnd interesting architecture and concept (esp for the kids).
Great project.
The architecture speaks to me.
DeleteSerá un buen edificio, adaptado a la vida moderna.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteAdisoke is a great name for a library.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
Delete....this will make a bold statement. That's what architecture should do.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteIt's a nice design.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteWhat a wonderful place it is going to be!
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteI had no idea! Thanks for showing this!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteWell documented.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteIt's going to take a while, but should be well worth the wait.
ReplyDelete2025, from what I've heard.
DeleteA huge project.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteThat looks like a big job is ahead for them. It will be grand when finished.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteIs there still room for an arena, should that ever come to fruition?
ReplyDeleteOff to the west, but I doubt it'll happen.
DeleteIt would be worthwhile making a tour of this structure. Looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to it opening.
DeleteIt looks like it will be beautiful and unique.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteIt will be grand when it is finished, state of the art.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteA library is a chance to make public art by architects...and this looks to be a good one!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteWonderful photos of the Library and Library archives and glad the Indigenous folk wil be honored ~
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Thanks.
DeleteIt will look very luxurious by the time it is completed
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteWowsa! What a plan.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteAdisoke is a very good name for this library.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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DeleteI look forward to seeing it through your lens, William!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteFabulous, and so interesting, and the models are engaging, just my kind of thing to view! Great exhibit, thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteIt will be good to get it finished, it looks like a good sized building.
ReplyDeleteFrom being at the site itself, it will be.
DeleteMust be nice to live in a sensible modern country!
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteI'm with you on the brutalist architecture. But it looks large and that's always a good thing with a library!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
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