The brick envelope pays homage to the artisanal tradition
Inspired by the cultural ties to the local context of Charleston, Staten Island, a former community of artisans renowned for the production of bricks and terracotta, the library presents itself as an elegant container of bricks for information and civic engagement.
The exterior cladding of Charleston Branch NYPL, designed by the firm ikon.5 architects specialized in public and private architecture projects, uses a textured Roman brick with a non-standard composition, paying homage to the local production tradition. The openings in the brick facades are achieved through subtraction, finished with sandblasted stainless steel.
The entrance is marked by a monumental steel portal, clearly visible from the adjacent parking lot.
