Editing Battery Park City (section)

=== Library ===

Battery Park City has a [[New York Public Library]] branch at 175 North End Avenue, designed by [[1100 Architect]] and completed in 2010.<ref name=same>{{cite web|title=The New York Public Library, Battery Park City|publisher=1100 Architect|url=http://www.1100architect.com/projects/the-new-york-public-library-battery-park-city/|access-date=February 3, 2014|archive-date=February 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203190838/http://www.1100architect.com/projects/the-new-york-public-library-battery-park-city/|url-status=dead}}</ref> A {{convert|10,000|ft2|m2|adj=on|abbr=off}}, two-story library on the street level of a [[high-rise]] residential building,<ref name=same /> it utilizes several [[sustainable design]] features, earning it [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED Gold certification]].<ref name=same />

[[File:NYPL Murray St BPC evacuation drill jeh.jpg|thumb|left|The [[New York Public Library]] branch]]

[[Sustainability]] was a driving factor in the design of the library including use of an energy-efficient lighting system, maximization of natural lighting, and use of recycled materials.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zimmer|first=Lori|title=Battery Park City Library Achieves LEED Gold Certification|url=http://inhabitat.com/nyc/battery-park-city-library-achieves-leed-gold-certification/|publisher=Inhabitat|access-date=February 3, 2014|date=June 21, 2012|archive-date=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220105223/http://inhabitat.com/nyc/battery-park-city-library-achieves-leed-gold-certification/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 1100 Architect, in collaboration with Atelier Ten, an international team of [[environmental design]] consultants and building services engineers, designed the library's energy-efficient lighting system.<ref>{{cite web|title=Atelier Ten Official Website|url=http://www.atelierten.com/about/profile/|access-date=December 1, 2014|archive-date=December 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215200000/http://www.atelierten.com/about/profile/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[open plan]] layout and large use of glass allow for ample natural daylight year-round and low-energy [[LED]] light illuminates communal spaces.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Sheila|title=Interiors Award 2012: Public Space|url=http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/design/features/Interiors-Awards-201-6739.shtml|publisher=Contract|access-date=February 3, 2014|date=January 26, 2012|archive-date=February 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218000824/http://www.contractdesign.com/contract/design/features/Interiors-Awards-201-6739.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Recycled materials are incorporated into the design including carpet made from re-purposed truck tires, floors made from reclaimed window frame wood, and furniture made from FSC-certified plywood and recycled steel.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tarricone|first=Paul|title=Welcome to the Neighborhood|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Welcome+to+the+neighborhood%3A+slits+and+slashes+of+light+have+turned...-a0285437046|publisher=LD+A Magazine|access-date=February 3, 2014|date=April 1, 2012|archive-date=February 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221194738/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Welcome+to+the+neighborhood%3A+slits+and+slashes+of+light+have+turned...-a0285437046|url-status=live}}</ref> Design features include a seemingly "floating" [[origami]]-style ceiling made up of triangular panels hung at varying angles and a padded reading nook fitted into the library's [[terrazzo]]-finished steel and concrete staircase.<ref name=same /> The interior uses an easy-to-navigate layout with its three distinct spatial areas of entry area, first floor space, and [[mezzanine]] visually unified through the ceiling.<ref name=same />

The building also won the ''Interior Design'', Best of Year Merit Award in 2011, followed by ''The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association'', Port Morris Tile and Marble Corporation Craftsmanship Award in 2011 and the ''Contract'', Public Space Interiors Award in 2012.<ref name=same />{{clear left}}