The Harold Washington Library

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Joan K

 

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October 25, 2012

 

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University

 

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The exterior of the building is nothing more than a curtain wall of granite and brick. Rather than being true to the building's skeletal structure, Beeby chose to cover the facade with granite blocks at the base and brick on the rest of the building. The choice of materials was actually chosen for its durability and low maintenance, however unnecessary they might be...
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The building seems to have been designed on a gargantuan scale, feeling imposing rather than impressive upon approaching it. The massive five-story, arched windows were meant to reflect Roman architecture, a reference that gets lost in the mix of many architectural styles referenced by the building. A definite example of Eclectic architecture, the Harold Washington Library attempts to combine Roman inspired elements with the glass and steel structure topping the building...
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