VISTA AERIE
Location
Cambridge, ON
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Course
1B Design Studio (Winter 2024)
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Typology
Library
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Software
Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Ps, Adobe Ai
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This library is designed to celebrate its context, framing views of the nearby river, historic architecture, and churches from each floor. The form and organization maximize these perspectives, creating a strong connection between the building, its setting, and the visitor’s experience.
The ground floor houses the main library, offering a quiet and sheltered space for reading and study. The second floor contains a lecture hall, designed to accommodate educational events and presentations. At the top, a café provides a comfortable spot for relaxation and reflection, with extensive views of the river and the surrounding cityscape, making it an ideal place for after-lecture work or social gatherings. This project merges contemporary design with Cambridge’s rich architectural heritage, creating a setting where past and present come together in a unified expression.
Library
Lecture Hall
Cafe
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Grand River
Main Street
Dickson Street
Water Street
Ainslie Street
Site Plan
Library and Study rooms
Lecture Hall and meeting area
Cafe and outdoor sitting area with views around cambridge
Library and Study rooms
Exterior brick cladding
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stainless steel window frames
Steel structure frame​​
Structural Exploded Axonometric
West Facing Elevation
Section Cut
Sectional Perspective
Interior view of the third-floor cafe with view of cambridge's historic architecture