19 | Salt Lake City Public Library by Moshe Safdie Utah | 2001

Salt Lake City Public Library is a triangular-shaped structure that includes a six-story steel moment/braced frame
crescent wall that leads to the rooftop garden. Reading galleries occupy four levels above the main-level urban
gathering and retail spaces; the galleries are connected by bridges to the main library. The children’s library is on
the lowest level and opens into an amphitheater and children’s garden. Other features include a 300-seat
auditorium, administration wing, and meeting rooms.

Structural Grid - All floor plans are similar.

One good Photograph of the project. Crop and Steel HSS Bracing is used inside the
adjust it edge to edge to this squarespace. colonnade as a stabilizing system.

Materials Used -
● Steel (Alloy)
● Concrete
● Glass

Public Access

Notable Features -
● A gallery displaying works of local artists.
● A "lens" on the south side of the building, which helps to warm the
building during the winter.
● A children's library that is visible from all floors.
19 | Salt Lake City Public Library by Moshe Safdie Utah | 2001

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Compose the Analytical drawings and diagrams

done for decoding the assigned Library building.
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