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Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson chosen to redesign MLK Library in D.C.

By Bustler Editors|

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014

Winning MLK Library proposal by Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

Alas! The winning team to renovate the historic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library has been selected. That team would be Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson, who won over notable finalists Patkau + Ayers Saint Gross and STUDIOS + Freelon.

Here's a speech from Mecanoo's Creative Director Francine Houben about the library:

Scroll down to learn more about the winning proposal.

"The city’s aim for their Central Public Library project is to deliver a next generation library building that embraces Washington DC’s contemporary culture and changing needs. The MLK Library will be an attractive catalyst for community activity. The MLK Library, completed in 1972, is designed by one of the great 20th Century architect Mies van der Rohe and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

"The potentially $150 million project will redesign the 250,000 square foot interior of the 1970s library to modernize the building. The MLK Library is the hub of the Public Library system in Washington, D.C. It's the only library designed by modernist Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and opened three years after his death in 1972. The teams were asked to submit two ideas: what they would do if it was a straight library renovation, as well as possibilities for a mixed-use building with additional floors above the existing building."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

"Leading the design effort will be the Netherlands based firm Mecanoo. Mecanoo’s work often intervenes within existing building fabric, creating new and exciting interpretations. The practice designs public buildings that are embraced by their users, respect the social and natural environment, and consciously contribute to the quality of life in urban centers."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

"Washington based Martinez+Johnson has extensive experience with historic renovation projects. M+J will share responsibilities with Mecanoo throughout the project. The design team will be led by Francine Houben, creative director/ architect at Mecanoo who just delivered the Library of Birmingham, the largest in Europe. Francine Houben “We will pay respect to Mies van der Rohe and research what is possible to prepare this building for the Library of the Future. But most important is bringing out the values of Martin Luther King. My dream is to make this building to reflect his ideals."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson
Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

If you were following our coverage in recent months, the general public was also given the opportunity to share their feedback on the designs in an online forum or a survey.

Upon contract approval, Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson will begin working with library staff and consultants to finalize the new library's design scheme.

Find some more drawings in the image gallery below and click here for full project details.

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Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson chosen to redesign MLK Library in D.C.

By Bustler Editors|

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014

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Winning MLK Library proposal by Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

Related

washington d.c. ● usa ● renovation ● mecanoo ● martinez + johnson ● martin luther king jr memorial library ● library ● historic ● community

Alas! The winning team to renovate the historic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library has been selected. That team would be Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson, who won over notable finalists Patkau + Ayers Saint Gross and STUDIOS + Freelon.

Here's a speech from Mecanoo's Creative Director Francine Houben about the library:

Scroll down to learn more about the winning proposal.

"The city’s aim for their Central Public Library project is to deliver a next generation library building that embraces Washington DC’s contemporary culture and changing needs. The MLK Library will be an attractive catalyst for community activity. The MLK Library, completed in 1972, is designed by one of the great 20th Century architect Mies van der Rohe and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

"The potentially $150 million project will redesign the 250,000 square foot interior of the 1970s library to modernize the building. The MLK Library is the hub of the Public Library system in Washington, D.C. It's the only library designed by modernist Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and opened three years after his death in 1972. The teams were asked to submit two ideas: what they would do if it was a straight library renovation, as well as possibilities for a mixed-use building with additional floors above the existing building."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

"Leading the design effort will be the Netherlands based firm Mecanoo. Mecanoo’s work often intervenes within existing building fabric, creating new and exciting interpretations. The practice designs public buildings that are embraced by their users, respect the social and natural environment, and consciously contribute to the quality of life in urban centers."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

"Washington based Martinez+Johnson has extensive experience with historic renovation projects. M+J will share responsibilities with Mecanoo throughout the project. The design team will be led by Francine Houben, creative director/ architect at Mecanoo who just delivered the Library of Birmingham, the largest in Europe. Francine Houben “We will pay respect to Mies van der Rohe and research what is possible to prepare this building for the Library of the Future. But most important is bringing out the values of Martin Luther King. My dream is to make this building to reflect his ideals."

Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson
Image: Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson

If you were following our coverage in recent months, the general public was also given the opportunity to share their feedback on the designs in an online forum or a survey.

Upon contract approval, Mecanoo and Martinez + Johnson will begin working with library staff and consultants to finalize the new library's design scheme.

Find some more drawings in the image gallery below and click here for full project details.

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