Oklahoma City's Newest Library...

[hipsterdoofus]

LOLZ on the SpaceBalls / Star Wars references. Never in my lifespan did I think I'd see such a comparison. Glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I came across those posts.

I agree with others, the Belle Isle library, at least, is a great example of some of the mid-century prairie architecture found in OKC. I may be biased as that was my home library growing up, and it was one of my favorite places to go.

Still great design. It could definitely use an re-touch, and perhaps even a bit of an expansion, as well.

The main problem I see with Belle Isle is with functionality. The building is round, which makes for some interesting problems with placement of furniture and such.

[hipsterdoofus]

Ok, to give some of you something to look at besides Devoncam, I'd like to present to you the Northwest Library Construction Cam. Please be patient as a bunch of people hitting it at once is bound to slow down the feed.

Northwest Library Construction Cam


And yes, I realize it isn't real exciting at the moment. Mostly dirt work right for right now.

[USG '60]

Ok, to give some of you something to look at besides Devoncam, I'd like to present to you the Northwest Library Construction Cam. Please be patient as a bunch of people hitting it at once is bound to slow down the feed.

Northwest Library Construction Cam

And yes, I realize it isn't real exciting at the moment. Mostly dirt work right for right now.

Where is it located?

[CuatrodeMayo]

The oil derrick reference, as a touch of Oklahoma is so weak, especially in NW OKC. Typical, hire an out of state design firm? to come up with that concept (LWPD, arch of record?). Just call them skylights, monitors, whatever.........surprised we don't have a reference to cowboys and indians.

this.

[hipsterdoofus]

Where is it located?

122nd and Glenhurst Blvd, just East of MacArthur.

[Matt]

Bump.

[Jesseda]

they are currently building a new library off south penn and 134th street.. I believe its part of the pioneer library system

[mike1k]

The Library at SW 134th and S. Penn has been in the works for quite a while. I would guess it's about 50% complete at this time. Next time I drive by I'll take a picture.

http://www.pioneer.lib.ok.us/pls/111...y-in-the-works

[t3h_wookiee]

Aah, so that *is* the library going in there! I live across the street and there are no signs at all that I have seen, so I wasn't sure. Good to have confirmation! Can't wait to be able to just walk to the library.

[Dustin]

Just drove by this thing. Looks pretty cool.

[hipsterdoofus]

Just an update on this, there is still a live camera you may want to check out (the angle has changed recently). Also, the opening date is still pretty close to being on track - currently I'm hearing Jan/Feb of 2012.

http://www.metrolibrary.org/mls/nw/webcam.html