How we got here 01
Shapes scatter
Early concepts of the building's dynamic facade.
Designed in association with Snohetta, the Calgary Central Library exemplifies the desire to create a long-lasting, enjoyable, viable resource for the people and guests of Calgary. As the city’s largest public investment since the 1988 Olympics, the library signals the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the city, one centered on the creation and innovation of knowledge and culture, rather than the consumption of it. The new building provides spaces for all types of people and activities—for social interaction and exchange, for studying and learning, for quiet and introspection—championing the unique civic function that libraries provide today.
"Calgarians wanted a place to be inspired by and to innovate in. This vision has been a driving force for the team throughout the design and construction of this library."Rob Adamson, Principal
How we got here 01
Early concepts of the building's dynamic facade.
How we got here 02
The connectivity around and across the site is part of the civic centre, engaging the Municipal Building, the library and extending up and through the library to engage with East Village.
How we got here 03
Early design of the library's atrium, serving as an orientation device for people to quickly grasp the circulation and organizational logic of the library.
Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the Calgary Central Library.