Anyone who doubts the relevance of libraries in the age of e-readers, amazon.com, and the iPad should visit the new central branch of the Cambridge Public Library (CPL), in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In the world of architecture, it isn’t unusual for projects to fall victim to shifting priorities or changing financial circumstances and subsequently stall or be shelved indefinitely.
Project Specs MIT Media Lab Cambridge, Massachusetts Maki and Associates << Return to article the People Owner Massachusetts Institute of Technology Architect Maki and Associates 13-4 Hachiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo, Japan 150-0035 Tel. ++81. 3. 3780-3880 Fax. ++81. 3. 3780-3881 Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Fumihiko Maki, Principal in Charge Gary Kamemoto, Director in Charge Design Team: Tatsutomo Hasegawa, Tomoya Sugiura, Michel van Ackere, Atsushi Tokushige, Jun Takahashi, Masaaki Kurihara, Jun Imaizumi, Naomi Maki Kobayashi, Ryuji Takaichi, Brendon Levitt, Benjamin Albertson, Masahiro Ikawa Architect of record Leers Weinzapfel Associates Andrea P. Leers, Principal in Charge Joe Pryse,
Project Specs Sculpture Studio and Barn Massachusetts Kennedy & Violich Architecture << Return to article the People Architect the Products Exterior cladding
The Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library was designed to honor the mayor’s initiative to bring important civic buildings to Boston’s diverse neighborhoods.