Patchwork

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    Collage of library interior
    Leanne Li
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    Perspective collage looking at pottery studio interior and covered walkway on exterior
    Leanne Li
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    Ground floor plan
    Leanne Li
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    Elevations
    Leanne Li
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    Timeline collage
    Leanne Li
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    Section
    Leanne Li
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    Section with view callouts
    Leanne Li
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    2nd floor plan
    Leanne Li
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Leanne Li
Project Date

Congratulations to Leanne Li, recipient of the Outstanding Design Work in 1B (Arch 193) Award.

 

Patchwork is a community library located in Toronto with a focus on preserving the local history in the site through a form that is derived from the site topography and material that is crucial in the storytelling of the community. Equipped with an archival space and a ceramics studio, it revitalizes the skills and stories found in the past that become forgotten over time. Upon entering the library, it is enveloped by a set of playful brick walls that leads visitors deeper into the site, creating a playful and explorative experience while becoming immersed in the story of the site.