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HU UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARY (UGL 3.0) PRECEDENTS

DESIGN V | FALL 2019
• Mary Idema Pew Library, Grand Valley State University (Right)
• Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, University of Chicago (Left)

UGL 3.0: THE UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING COMMONS

Programming of space and understanding the students needs are two ways these projects
influenced my design solution.

PARTI

The parti shown takes the site, with site setbacks taken into account, and puts a “Hy-
phen” (30’ wide pathway) between Founders Library and UGL 3.0. This design move
breaks apart the two buildings so that UGL 3.0 can explore different ideas about
what a 21st century library should be on Howard’s campus. With this distinction
made between the “old” and the “new”, the “Hyphen” space can then bring together
the two buildings again. In addition, in the greater context of the main campus, the
“hyphen” pathway provides a new, prominent, direct connection from The Yard to

Howard University has a rich legacy of students and alumnae who fight for truth The Valley closer to the corner of Howard Place NW and 4th St NW.
and justice, and embody the school’s motto of Truth and Service. Part of that leg- THE VALLEY

acy is Howard University being known for its research contributions, and campus PARTI (Plan View, left; Section View, Right)
resources. The Howard University Library system has a lot of resources available “HYPHEN”
to the Howard Community. Out of the Howard libraries on Main and West Campus, PATHWAY

Founders Library holds the most prominent physical position. And next to Found- FOUNDERS
ers, closest to the campus gate near Howard Place NW and 4th St NW, sits the Un- “HYPHEN” PATHWAY

dergraduate Library. Affectionately called UGL by the students, this library is meant to THE YARD UGL 3.0
primarily serve the undergraduate student population, catering to their needs. UGL FOUNDERS
THE VALLEY

This project is essentially a demolishing of the existing Undergraduate Library,
and replacing it with a redesigned building.

THE YARD

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