Re-imagining the Donnell Library

A rendering of the bleacher seating in the 53rd Street branch of the New York Public Library.

Ever since the Donnell Library branch closed in 2008, the neighborhood surrounding West 53rd street has missed its beloved reading room. Today the New York Public Library will officially unveil the The Donnell Library Center’s replacement, a center redesigned to fit at the base of a high-rise hotel. Architect Enrique Norten and his firm TEN Arquitectos imagined a space that encourages free online pokie games visitors to read, write, and engage with one another. A wide set of bleachers steps lead to the library’s underground floors and also serve as a 144 seat amphitheater. A glass wall at street level will bring natural light to the lower floors while offering a view of the library to passers-by. The design received an award of merit from the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter. Learn more about the Donnell Library branch in yesterday’s New York Times article here.

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