New Central Des Moines Public Library

Ingersoll1978 · Post by **Ingersoll1978** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:17 am

Here are some photos that I took of our new $32.3 million, 110,000 sq foot Des Moines Central Library. The new library is on the east end of the new Gateway West Park. Please keep in mind that the landscaping ISN'T done!

It's also very minimalist inside and out. A very cool modern library that doesn't fit the mold of what most of us would think a library would look like. It will also have a "green" roof.

Exterior:

A brook is being installed to run through two blocks of Gateway West Park (and it ends at the Library):

Love the new glass awning for Starbucks' patio (the new umbrellas and tables arrived in boxes today):

Notice the skateboard repellent:

Interior:

Entryway:

Tons of computer stations:

Look outside!

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:23 am

Cool building Ingersoll! So minimalistic that it some pictures it seems to disappear.
Thanks for posting those here. I hardly ever get over to your sight anymore.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:32 am

Wow, I like all the windows and modern looking inside. That floor was a nice touch. I wish our downtown library would either completely renovate or build a new library. There's something about a moat(sp?) and the concrete walls I don't like.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:48 pm

Here's a couple shots of our DT Library:

The moat I was talking about

A sculpture in the front:

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:55 pm

Having seen it in person it is a long walk across that place. The ceiling seems a bit undone to me, but the floor is cool.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:17 pm

The coolest part by far is that it is going to have a "green" roof. Nice!

cdub · Post by **cdub** » Fri May 26, 2006 7:14 am

I have not liked that bldg since they started it. Just not my style I guess... I don't think it fits into its surroundings very well.