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As "horizontal circulation" meaning said, it frequently determines the basic shape and character of the entire structure and it’s also related with the relationship between each part of the building and the whole structure, so it is a very important factor to analyze when you describe a building, in this case the Salt Lake City Library.



The schedule of my analysis will be the same as a person do to goes through the building, so I will start with the approach to the Library, this is a path that goes directly to the central plaza, and when you get there you start your first relationship with the environment of the building and is a place that allows you stay there sharing with other people providing some relaxation and distraction from the activities inside or just to establish a good conversation with some friends. When you get into the library you find a huge and very spacious hall that keeps you in a connection with the outside but feeling the building inside.

Analyzing some specific parts of the building I think that one of the most important are the balconies which reflects clearly the differences between each floor and also the very impressive stairs because more than just connect two levels providing vertical circulation, they also give us a 360 view of the building to can go level by level feeling the space around you and seeing the building as the way it is. There is also an elevator but this is like the express way to go from one level to the other and even though it lets you see a quick view of the library is totally different to the impression that you get when you walk by the stairs.

Finally I think that this Library is an spectacular example of architecture and the fusion between the structure and the spaces and provides a good relaxing sensation that invites to stay and enjoy a good reading there for a while. I would like to know this place someday because for me it is beautiful and well designed and also I love to read. media type="custom" key="6416047" align="center"