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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Okanagan Regional Library in Vernon Branch, Canada by CEI ArchitectureJanuary 15th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: CEI Architecture Libraries are welcoming and inspiring places for all who seek information and knowledge, and are evolving from being perceived as book repositories to community service centres. Flexibility for the future is more important now than ever.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture
 Image Courtesy CEI Architecture Working cooperatively with the ORL Team and TASK Construction Management, we endeavored to ensure that the New Vernon Library is configured to meet the changing needs of users and tap the potential of emerging technologies. Using our ‘Listen-First’ approach to design, this project promises to be a model for community sustainability, enhancing access, promoting literacy, and ensuring a healthy environment for users and staff.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture The design phase of the project was initiated with our signature Design Charrette. This intensive three-day event involved members of the ORL Board, ORL executive staff, Vernon Library staff, Library users, Community Groups, Representatives from the City of Vernon, and the entire Design Team. The results of the charrette are manifest in the final plans for the project and show the strength of an Integrated Design Process. The building design met the many different objectives of the project and resulted in a unique expression that is current, while still responding to the past.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture The area of the new library has expanded, now with 30,000 square feet over two floors of modern, open space boasting city-wide views and lots of natural light. The main floor features a kids area, teen area and a 125-person community meeting room opening directly to the street. Upstairs via an open staircase flooding both floors with natural light are public internet stations, a computer lab and study space, smaller meeting room, adult reading area and offices for library staff.  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture  Image Courtesy CEI Architecture
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