Continuity

The archive was definitely a helpful addition to the model, it especially helps to define the space around the theaters.  The end theater looks better moved over-it gives the space between theaters more room- but it could probably still move over a little further.  The major problem I'm having right now is the continuity of the archive.  The archive itself is continuous by a path against the existing building that is open to the library.  However, it needs to have continuity in the enclosure so the archive reads as one object.  I tried adding a solid piece to the outer edge, but in all other cases the walls follow the circulation so adding a solid piece not connected to anything doesn't seem right.  On the other hand I don't want to block off the visual connection in the cross section, so something too thick and solid doesn't work either.  I could also try reworking the library space so that the connection between archive spaces occurs on the outer edge of the space instead of against the existing building.

completely open library



solid component extends down to the next floor plate in the front




thinner piece connecting the archive spaces