The Montlake Branch Library is a branch of Seattle Public Library in Montlake, Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2][3] The 5,650-square-foot building opened in 2006.[4][5]
The interior features a "skylight aperture sundial".[6][7] The sundial was developed by library staff with University of Washington astronomer Woody Sullivan.[8]
Construction on the current building began in August 2005.[9]
The building won two awards: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle Honor Awards for Washington Architecture, Honor Award, 2008; and AIA Washington Civic Design Awards, Merit Award, 2008.[10][11][12][13]
Montlake Branch Library, 2401 24th Ave E., a "skylight aperture sundial" inside the library; holes in the ceiling cast colored spots of light on to the floor, marking noontime and the seasons. Built 2006.
Work is scheduled to start tomorrow on the new Montlake branch of the Seattle Public Library. The new building at 2234 E. McGraw St., which is expected to open in late 2006, will replace the existing storefront branch. When the new 5,652-square-foot branch is finished, it will have — in addition to expanded space for books and other materials — a meeting room, more seating, more computers and parking for 13 cars.
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