Central library

Central Library Complex architectural plans for the central library complex building project, in DWG format, the file includes the landscape plan, floor plans of the first, second, third, and fourth floors, in addition to the architectural elevations, the front, the back, the two sides, and the architectural sections of the AA, BB and section landscape, YY, XX.

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Seattle Central Library, Seattle, USA. Architects: Rem Koolhaas, oshua Prince-Ramus (OMA + LMN) Built: 2004 Area: 38300.0 sqm Location: Seattle, WA, USA. facebook foto-ml.pl instagram 500px

Gallery of Helsinki Central Library - Helsinki / Finland / 2013 | Picture 22 |

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Boston Public Library, Central Library Renovation / William Rawn Associates. Image © Bruce T. Martin

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Seattle Central Library

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