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Charles Library at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pinnacle Awards
Located in Philadelphia at Temple University, Charles Library is one of the country’s most modern and significant new library constructions.
With a design that pushes the limits of creativ- ity, the library fulfills the architect’s intent to spur imagination and inspire excellence. Key to the building’s striking design is more than 37,000 square feet of black granite.
The architect visited the granite quarry before the project’s start to view numerous mockups of the material and finish options. Throughout the process, the stone supplier worked closely with the design team to ensure they under- stood the material’s natu- ral characteristics and the color range.
Vertical sections of the granite in a split-face finish clad the library’s solid base and coordinate with the existing campus landscape. A total of more than 30,000 square feet of Mesabi Black granite pieces were suc- cessfully produced with manufacturing skill and quality. To keep the costs of the rusticated pieces within the owner’s budget, the stone supplier evaluated its processes from the out- set to develop production efficiencies.
The long, slender granite pieces presented a challeng- ing installation. Because of the stones’ small size, they rely on two points of attachment rather than the typical four. The stone’s installation on a seal- ant-less, caulk-less rain- screen system allows for water drainage and evap- oration, preventing water
from penetrating the facili- ty’s interior while lowering the risk of wall rot.
Black granite also pro- vides a key design ele- ment for the building’s green roof, where it adorns the façade and coping. The dimensional 2-foot by 2-foot granite blocks pro- vided challenging rigging, logistics, and installation at the building’s parapet.
A beautiful outcome for a challenging design was accomplished at every stage of the project by the skilled, well-coordinated team.
Today, Charles Library is a centerpiece of Temple University and the city of Philadelphia, where its inspiring design promotes learning, innovation, and community.
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Natural Stone Institute Member Company
Coldspring Cold Spring, Minnesota Stone Supplier/Fabricator
Other Project Team Members
Snøhetta
Architect
Dan Lepore & Sons
Stone Installer
Stone
Mesabi Black granite
Judges Comments:
Fell in love with it. Well controlled stone color and quality that respects the proper use of stone. Loved the texture of the surface treatment and the inno- vation of the open-faced rainscreen design. Well executed.