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Abraham N. Rodríguez Guzmán

Abraham N. Rodríguez Guzmán

Portland

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Conceptual Sketch
Conceptual Sketch
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Sunnyside Reading Room

The design called for a small library in a urban infill site in SE Portland’s Sunnyside Neighborhood. The parti developed from a simple exploration of the program, where distinct volumes enclosed different functions of the library (public vs private, administrative vs reading, etc.) with these different functions expressed as different materials both in the façade and interior finishes. The more private, administrative and closed meeting spaces are housed in a closed, brick clad structure; while the more public reading spaces and cafe are housed in a open metal clad volume. Even with the limited access to exterior window walls, the interior space feels open and light filled, thanks to a large skylight above the space. With this simple solution to the program, the library becomes a welcoming gathering space for the surrounding community; a tranquil respite from the activity along SE Belmont. 

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Portland, OR, US
My Role: Designer

 
Exterior View
Exterior View
Lower Level Interior View
Lower Level Interior View
Upper Level Interior View
Upper Level Interior View
Parti Development
Parti Development
Site Plan
Site Plan
Floor Plans
Floor Plans
Street Elevation
Street Elevation
Short Section & Site Section
Short Section & Site Section
Wall Section and Partial Elevation
Wall Section and Partial Elevation