Members of the public were able to get a look at what the new Central Library will look like when it’s finished.
The drawings, from the architect firms of Snohette and Dialog, were released during a meeting on Thursday night.
The new building, which will cost $245M, will house 600,000 books, a state-of-the-art theatre, and quiet space.
Michael Brown, with the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation says the new library will be so many things. “It becomes a space that’s about so many things and libraries, yes, they are evolving but they have always been at the centre port of our community.”
Druh Farrell, Ward 7 councillor, says the design is very affordable when compared to other libraries around the world. “The city contributed $175M and the CMLC contributed $70M, so it’s very affordable in comparison.”
The new Central Library will incorporate a section of the LRT line.
More design sketches are expected to be released later this month.
The library is scheduled to be completed by 2018.
