Staff Recommends Library Architect

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi with Holzman Moss get preliminary nod

"...recommended to city council a first-place choice for the architectural design of the new central library: Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Central Library Architect Selection Slowed

A break from election day news

"...City Council won't select an architect for the new Central Library this Thursday as posted;..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...If you want to know what Austin's new Central Library is about, start by setting aside the notion of..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Central Library Design Aims for Adaptability

Architects hope new library will suit surroundings and patrons for long time to come

"...far more flexible in how they serve the community," architect David Lake noted recently. "If you want a sustainable..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Making Designs On a New Library

Three finalists offer up some rough concepts for a new central public library

"...when three finalists charged with envisioning Austin's new central library made their cases before City Council. The real work..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Fine Print of Library Construction

City bond money comes into play

"...Chatter surrounded construction of a new central library at last week's development-heavy meeting of the City Council...."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Chooses Library Team

In a surprise, it's Lake|Flato

"...just awarded the design contract for the new central library Downtown, and in somewhat of a surprise, it was..."

Dec. 11, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Making a Front Porch for the City

As he was completing the final design for the Austin Museum of Art's long-awaited downtown facility, architect Richard Gluckman took time to discuss the project, his approach to architecture, and what it means to design buildings for a boomtown.

"...years ago, the Austin Museum of Art selected an architect to design the museum's permanent downtown facility. The choice..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-October Roundup

Travel news from around Texas and beyond

"...In 1880, San Antonio architect Alfred Giles designed the town of Comfort’s first hotel...."

Oct. 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Articulations

Blanton Architect Named

"...Art announced that Richard Gluckman had been selected as architect for its new downtown facility, those of us on..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Absolutely Confabulous

Austin Public Library's New Fiction Confab focuses on buzz over brawn

"...Confab brought five emerging authors to the Austin Public Library in 2010, The New Yorker announced its first "20..."

April 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Developing Stories

City plans ahead for sustainable funding of Austin's new flagship Downtown library

"...Getting Austin's new flagship Downtown library built by 2012 is one challenge; operating the larger..."

May 11, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: Singing From the Hymnal

Library and music advocates still looking for official harmony

"...for selecting a design team for the new central library, the other presenting the findings of the Live Music..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Green Events: July 26-Aug. 2

The usual opportunities for local food and brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, and more.

"...new carbon-offset program, the SOS Ordinance turns 15, and architect Mark Webber (who worked on the Hyde Park home..."

July 25, 2007 Columns Post

The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller

Yo La Tengo soundtracks homage to the noted futurist

"...documentary” Thursday at the Stateside Theater on 20th Century architect, theorist, inventor, and all around visionary R. Buckminster Fuller..."

April 18, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...Architect: The Bommarito Group..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Is This UTopia?

A Long-Overdue University Master Plan is Unveiled

"...T. Flawn Academic Center, also known as the Undergraduate Library, or UGL, to which at least two generations of..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Ye Olde Can-Do Spirit

Libraries Branch Out

"...$1.79 million to buy land for three Austin Public Library branches: A new Montopolis library will serve both the..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Grand Design: Brady Corbet on The Brutalist

Writer/director on the foundations of the architectural drama

"...his plan to make a movie about migrants and architecture in postwar America, Corbet knew that she was the..."

Jan. 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

1% for Soul

Weighing the Costs of the Art in Public Places Program

"...multi-purpose room. It is, quite simply, breathtaking. The building's architect, John Robinson, has used a quilt-style pattern on the..."

March 7, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Classical Revival at the Blanton

The Art of the Deal

"...Sequel." A mere three days after presentations by six architects competing to design a new world-class art museum, the..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...School and St. John Branch of the Austin Public Library are combined under one roof.] I think there are..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Music in Architecture – Architecture in Music

More songs about buildings and space

"...maxim that compares writing about music to dancing about architecture implies some sort of inherent east-east, west-west, never-the-twain-shall-meet divide..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Delay of Game

Seaholm, Block 21 challenge the Downtown Domino theory

"...its own land, and then decided a new central library (the pre-CSC favorite for the site) would be better..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Throw the Switch

City Planners Consider Options on the Seaholm Power Plant

"...redevelopment push: This time, to build a new public library within strolling distance of the old power plant, a..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Green With Ambition

Why we need a master developer – not a project developer – to mastermind Seaholm East

"...for the roughly 6-acre redevelopment: first-rate urban design and architecture, public spaces, sustainable/green building, pedestrian/bike/transit connectivity, ample parking, affordable..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Designing the New Central Library..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Friday 25, Yarborough Branch Library..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips

The Jean and Price Daniel Home and Archives is about as close as you can get to seeing the Texas Governor's Mansion these days

"...home on the grounds of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center was completed in 1983 using the..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Res Publica

Good events for good citizens, Oct. 23-30

"...CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY MEET AND GREET Rub elbows with the three architect..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

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