Larsen Idealog

Fight for Buckhead Library

I'm saddened to see this on the Atlanta Journal Constitution's website:

"That library, to my way of thinking, was an abortion the day it was dedicated," Fulton County Commissioner Tom Lowe said. "I am a lover of art. I can even stand abstract art. But God darn, who in the world would build something like that? There ain't no damn artistic value to that library."

I frequented this library when I lived in Atlanta, and enjoyed every minute in it. Libraries seem to be one of the few places that are embracing new ways of thinking about architecture, and that might not even be the case for Atlanta anymore. Buildings such as these give Atlanta a more distinct brand, differentiating the city from countless others that are dominated by one monster condo after another.

How much is all of this worth? Not more than $24 million I guess.

AJC Article

MSME Architects

(via Coudal) 

UPDATE: Sign the petition to save the library here.