Anacostia Library is the first of six new
DC Public Library buildings to be completed in a program to build architectural noteworthy facilities in a variety of Washington neighborhoods. Featured in this month's
ARCHITECTURAL RECORD magazine and designed by Freelon Group of Durham NC, Anacostia Library also showcases new sign standards designed by Anderson Krygier, Inc. for the DC Library system. Above, canopy mounted dimensional letters are designed to be friendly, approachable and welcoming.
New sign standards include both exterior and interior signage. Above, an illuminated parking directional points the way to parking around the block and behind the building.
In addition to six new Libraries, the sign standards will be implemented in all existing contemporary libraries as they are updated and remodeled. The historic libraries of Washington DC are also being updated and AK has developed a sign standard to complement their historic character. Georgetown is the first of six to have implemented the historic sign program. Five additional historic libraries are in process.
Inside the library, collection identification on the stack end panels is easy to update and change as the collection moves around the library.
Interior palette and finishes are bold, colorful and inspiring.
Anacostia Library is the first of six new DC Public Library buildings to be completed in a program to build architectural noteworthy facilities in a variety of Washington neighborhoods. Featured in this month's ARCHITECTURAL RECORD magazine and designed by Freelon Group of Durham NC, Anacostia Library also showcases new sign standards designed by Anderson Krygier, Inc. for the DC Library system. Above, canopy mounted dimensional letters are designed to be friendly, approachable and welcoming.
New sign standards include both exterior and interior signage. Above, an illuminated parking directional points the way to parking around the block and behind the building.
In addition to six new Libraries, the sign standards will be implemented in all existing contemporary libraries as they are updated and remodeled. The historic libraries of Washington DC are also being updated and AK has developed a sign standard to complement their historic character. Georgetown is the first of six to have implemented the historic sign program. Five additional historic libraries are in process.
Inside the library, collection identification on the stack end panels is easy to update and change as the collection moves around the library.
Interior palette and finishes are bold, colorful and inspiring.
