MIES VAN DER ROHE’S 2022 MEMORIAL LIBRARY
LESS IS MORE
Site 2 has been selected to solve the problem.
The general concept is based on a quote by Mies Van Der Rohe – «Less is More».
The Memorial Library is integrated into the campus planning structure and the IIT library network.
The main artistic and architectural concept of the campus is taken into account.
Modernization of the main ideas of Misa in contemporary realities.
Saving a 7.2 Mis modular grid.
The required area is obtained by maximizing the preservation of landscaping.
The basic concept is «Don’t judge a book by its cover».
URBAN SITUATION
ZONING
Administration
60 seat Auditorium
Main staircase combined with a reading area
200 reading/studying places
Open public space
Copy room
Complete Mies Collection+15 research places
Open collection
CURRENT SITUATION
Today the territory is a public garden.
The initial concept of Mies did not assume the location of any objects on the territory.
Therefore, we wanted to preserve the square as much as possible.
OPEN PUBLIC SPACE
Creation of main and secondary routes.
Creating open spaces for relaxing and reading.
Preservation of the existing pedestrian structure.
SUSTAINBILITY
Creation of natural light sources.
Creation of water harvesting system.
The existing landscaping has been preserved.
EXPLOSION DRAWING
One of the most important walking
routes passes over the pool.
The roof is supported by wooden columns, harmoniouslyintegrated into the surrounding environment.
A glass dome with a curved wooden roof.
An outdoor pool that looks like a water roof from the building.
In addition, it is a natural light source.
Skylights that supply light inside.
One of the main principles of Mies Van Der Rohe – these are «Open plans».
The main staircase combined with a reading area.
Reading / sudying places.
Skylights that supply light inside.
Open collection.
Complete Mies Collection+15 research places.
MASTERPLAN
Paul V. Galvin Library
Siegel Hall
S.R. Crown Hall
Rowe Village
w. 33rd St.
S. State St.
IMPLANTATION INTO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
LESS IS MORE.
