Grosse Pointe Public Library Central Branch
Grosse Pointe Public Library Central Branch, Modern architecture library building in Grosse Pointe Farms, US.
Description
The Grosse Pointe Public Library Central Branch is a modern architecture library building in Grosse Pointe Farms. The structure displays geometric forms, exposed concrete surfaces, and large windows that create naturally illuminated reading spaces throughout.
History
The building was constructed in 1953 as one of architect Marcel Breuer's first major commissions in the United States. The structure received National Register status in 2021.
Culture
The library displays selected artworks including an Alexander Calder mobile and a Kandinsky-inspired tapestry chosen by Breuer and W. Hawkins Ferry. These pieces are woven into the spatial experience and encourage visitors to see architecture and art as one.
Practical
The location is easily accessible and offers computer access, meeting spaces, and digital resources to visitors. The building operates throughout the week and hosts regular children's programs and community events.
Did you know?
This is the only Marcel Breuer building in the Detroit region and displays his signature combination of concrete and modernist principles. This combination of features makes it a notable example of his design philosophy outside his better-known European works.
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