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RNT Architects

RNT Architects

San Diego, CA

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View of desert stars
View of desert stars
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Borrego Springs Library

Located in the remote desert town of Borrego Springs in San Diego county (Population 6000) RNT Architects creates a Library and park that forms a center for the community....A simple cor-tin metal rectangle with long overhangs blends in against the mountain backdrop while creating a sense of place..

 
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Status: Built
Location: Borrego Springs, CA, US
Firm Role: Filmmaker + Photographer / RNT Architects
Additional Credits: BNB Builders
Breadtruck Films

 
The desert stars rotate
The desert stars rotate
The west facade under the stars
The west facade under the stars
The superbloom and West facade
The superbloom and West facade
The context of Borrego Springs Library and park
The context of Borrego Springs Library and park
The glazing the geometric facade
The glazing the geometric facade
The rusted metal protects against the sun
The rusted metal protects against the sun
A large 'star walk' connects the park and Library
A large "star walk" connects the park and Library
Indian Head Mountain frames the valley
Indian Head Mountain frames the valley
Mountains and mateials
Mountains and mateials
The entry way
The entry way
The entry way
The entry way
The reading room
The reading room
The children's library framed by the views of the desert
The children's library framed by the views of the desert
The children's room at storytime
The children's room at storytime
The red tile reflects the iron in the surrounding mountains
The red tile reflects the iron in the surrounding mountains
The park and library plan
The park and library plan
Storytime
Storytime
The park bring the community together
The park bring the community together
A library under the stars