Project Information

A new paradigm for the public library building type.  An important contribution to architecture of the past 100 years.

Close

Discovery

A coordinated and collaborative process profoundly changed the city of Seattle’s relationship with architecture.

Seattle Central Library - Discovery
Seattle Central Library - Discovery
Seattle Central Library - Discovery
Seattle Central Library - Discovery
Seattle Central Library - Discovery
Seattle Central Library - Discovery
Seattle Central Library - Discovery

Issue

This unique library project demanded a commitment to collaboration and the coordination of many different entities and contributing organizations.  Robert Zimmer was asked by Rem Koolhaas, OMA to assist in this capacity.

Seattle Central Library - Issue

Emerged

A new paradigm for the public library building type.  An important contribution to architecture of the past 100 years.

Seattle Central Library - Emerged
Seattle Central Library - Emerged