This is both an architectural and social bit of wonderfulness that will happen for Chicago's South Side. The library will bring knowledge and opportunity to our area. More than likely it will be in one of our spacious South Side parks, either Jackson or Washington Park. If done well and I am sure it will be, this new building will be a beacon of beauty. I have been thinking about how I would design the library and things that quickly come to mind are: 1. Should it lean more towards a traditional or modern bent? I vote for modern. 2. What shape should it take? I think it should be make up of the strongest shape, that of a triangle. I see many triangles put together in order to create one building.
For me it has to be sculptural. I think that will alleviate the concerns many people have about using park land for the build. I think it looks incredibly beautiful people will be in awe of it and come to really love it. I also think there should be water or some other reflective surface at its base so that when the sun hits it reflects itself upon the land. Obama has been a president who has had to be incredibly strong in the face of much adversity, thus the triangular shape. In my opinion, he also reflects the best in all of us. He has showed compassion, foresight, intelligence, and patience. He strives to be a good American and a good man.
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