Robin Hood Library Initiative
Bright, inspiring places to read and study.
The Robin Hood Library Initiative was born out of a desire to improve city schools by funding the construction of libraries in some of the city's most disavantaged elementary schools. In the early 2000's, the nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation recruited several design firms, including Marvel (previously Rogers Marvel Architects), to produce well-designed libraries with a limited budget. Working with the Robin Hood Library Initiative we designed four new libraries within underfunded public schools— P.S. 105 and 9 in Queens, P.S. 196 and 380 in Brooklyn. Each project created bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway features a bright and airy open-concept design, where all students in the shared space are able to participate in group learning sessions if they wish to.
"Rogers Marvel offered tantalizing views into their library at P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway by filling two unused doorways that face the adjacent corridor with alternately clear and frosted glass blocks, where they also sited benches so that silhouettes of readers inside would be visible to passers-by."
P.S. 380 in Williamsburg incorporates sequestered seating where students are able relax and read from within the shelves.
Meanwhile P.S. 196 in Bushwick features semi-recessed seating where students are able to enjoy some books privately, away from spaces for gathering in other nooks of the library.
"Rogers Marvel Architects used cheap VCT (vinyl composition tile), arranging two different shades of yellow in a random pattern, giving the floor interesting visual texture."
P.S.9 in Maspeth maintains a playful color scheme of bright yellows and greens throughout the compact space.
Small spaces for group or individual study are available in various spots in the library.
The goal was to improve literacy by renewing these libraries, creating bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
Bright, inspiring places to read and study.
The Robin Hood Library Initiative was born out of a desire to improve city schools by funding the construction of libraries in some of the city's most disavantaged elementary schools. In the early 2000's, the nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation recruited several design firms, including Marvel (previously Rogers Marvel Architects), to produce well-designed libraries with a limited budget. Working with the Robin Hood Library Initiative we designed four new libraries within underfunded public schools— P.S. 105 and 9 in Queens, P.S. 196 and 380 in Brooklyn. Each project created bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway features a bright and airy open-concept design, where all students in the shared space are able to participate in group learning sessions if they wish to.
"Rogers Marvel offered tantalizing views into their library at P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway by filling two unused doorways that face the adjacent corridor with alternately clear and frosted glass blocks, where they also sited benches so that silhouettes of readers inside would be visible to passers-by."
Cathy Lang Ho, for the Architect's Newspaper
P.S. 380 in Williamsburg incorporates sequestered seating where students are able relax and read from within the shelves.
Meanwhile P.S. 196 in Bushwick features semi-recessed seating where students are able to enjoy some books privately, away from spaces for gathering in other nooks of the library.
"Rogers Marvel Architects used cheap VCT (vinyl composition tile), arranging two different shades of yellow in a random pattern, giving the floor interesting visual texture."
Cathy Lang Ho, for the Architect's Newspaper
P.S.9 in Maspeth maintains a playful color scheme of bright yellows and greens throughout the compact space.
Small spaces for group or individual study are available in various spots in the library.
The goal was to improve literacy by renewing these libraries, creating bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
Robin Hood Library Initiative
Bright, inspiring places to read and study.
The Robin Hood Library Initiative was born out of a desire to improve city schools by funding the construction of libraries in some of the city's most disavantaged elementary schools. In the early 2000's, the nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation recruited several design firms, including Marvel (previously Rogers Marvel Architects), to produce well-designed libraries with a limited budget. Working with the Robin Hood Library Initiative we designed four new libraries within underfunded public schools— P.S. 105 and 9 in Queens, P.S. 196 and 380 in Brooklyn. Each project created bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway features a bright and airy open-concept design, where all students in the shared space are able to participate in group learning sessions if they wish to.
"Rogers Marvel offered tantalizing views into their library at P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway by filling two unused doorways that face the adjacent corridor with alternately clear and frosted glass blocks, where they also sited benches so that silhouettes of readers inside would be visible to passers-by."
P.S. 380 in Williamsburg incorporates sequestered seating where students are able relax and read from within the shelves.
Meanwhile P.S. 196 in Bushwick features semi-recessed seating where students are able to enjoy some books privately, away from spaces for gathering in other nooks of the library.
"Rogers Marvel Architects used cheap VCT (vinyl composition tile), arranging two different shades of yellow in a random pattern, giving the floor interesting visual texture."
P.S.9 in Maspeth maintains a playful color scheme of bright yellows and greens throughout the compact space.
Small spaces for group or individual study are available in various spots in the library.
The goal was to improve literacy by renewing these libraries, creating bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
Bright, inspiring places to read and study.
The Robin Hood Library Initiative was born out of a desire to improve city schools by funding the construction of libraries in some of the city's most disavantaged elementary schools. In the early 2000's, the nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation recruited several design firms, including Marvel (previously Rogers Marvel Architects), to produce well-designed libraries with a limited budget. Working with the Robin Hood Library Initiative we designed four new libraries within underfunded public schools— P.S. 105 and 9 in Queens, P.S. 196 and 380 in Brooklyn. Each project created bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway features a bright and airy open-concept design, where all students in the shared space are able to participate in group learning sessions if they wish to.
"Rogers Marvel offered tantalizing views into their library at P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway by filling two unused doorways that face the adjacent corridor with alternately clear and frosted glass blocks, where they also sited benches so that silhouettes of readers inside would be visible to passers-by."
Cathy Lang Ho, for the Architect's Newspaper
P.S. 380 in Williamsburg incorporates sequestered seating where students are able relax and read from within the shelves.
Meanwhile P.S. 196 in Bushwick features semi-recessed seating where students are able to enjoy some books privately, away from spaces for gathering in other nooks of the library.
"Rogers Marvel Architects used cheap VCT (vinyl composition tile), arranging two different shades of yellow in a random pattern, giving the floor interesting visual texture."
Cathy Lang Ho, for the Architect's Newspaper
P.S.9 in Maspeth maintains a playful color scheme of bright yellows and greens throughout the compact space.
Small spaces for group or individual study are available in various spots in the library.
The goal was to improve literacy by renewing these libraries, creating bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
Robin Hood Library Initiative
Bright, inspiring places to read and study.
The Robin Hood Library Initiative was born out of a desire to improve city schools by funding the construction of libraries in some of the city's most disavantaged elementary schools. In the early 2000's, the nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation recruited several design firms, including Marvel (previously Rogers Marvel Architects), to produce well-designed libraries with a limited budget. Working with the Robin Hood Library Initiative we designed four new libraries within underfunded public schools— P.S. 105 and 9 in Queens, P.S. 196 and 380 in Brooklyn. Each project created bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway features a bright and airy open-concept design, where all students in the shared space are able to participate in group learning sessions if they wish to.
"Rogers Marvel offered tantalizing views into their library at P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway by filling two unused doorways that face the adjacent corridor with alternately clear and frosted glass blocks, where they also sited benches so that silhouettes of readers inside would be visible to passers-by."
P.S. 380 in Williamsburg incorporates sequestered seating where students are able relax and read from within the shelves.
Meanwhile P.S. 196 in Bushwick features semi-recessed seating where students are able to enjoy some books privately, away from spaces for gathering in other nooks of the library.
"Rogers Marvel Architects used cheap VCT (vinyl composition tile), arranging two different shades of yellow in a random pattern, giving the floor interesting visual texture."
P.S.9 in Maspeth maintains a playful color scheme of bright yellows and greens throughout the compact space.
Small spaces for group or individual study are available in various spots in the library.
The goal was to improve literacy by renewing these libraries, creating bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
Bright, inspiring places to read and study.
The Robin Hood Library Initiative was born out of a desire to improve city schools by funding the construction of libraries in some of the city's most disavantaged elementary schools. In the early 2000's, the nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation recruited several design firms, including Marvel (previously Rogers Marvel Architects), to produce well-designed libraries with a limited budget. Working with the Robin Hood Library Initiative we designed four new libraries within underfunded public schools— P.S. 105 and 9 in Queens, P.S. 196 and 380 in Brooklyn. Each project created bright, inspiring places to read and study while meeting tight budget and schedule limits.
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway features a bright and airy open-concept design, where all students in the shared space are able to participate in group learning sessions if they wish to.
"Rogers Marvel offered tantalizing views into their library at P.S. 105 in Far Rockaway by filling two unused doorways that face the adjacent corridor with alternately clear and frosted glass blocks, where they also sited benches so that silhouettes of readers inside would be visible to passers-by."
Cathy Lang Ho, for the Architect's Newspaper
P.S. 380 in Williamsburg incorporates sequestered seating where students are able relax and read from within the shelves.
Meanwhile P.S. 196 in Bushwick features semi-recessed seating where students are able to enjoy some books privately, away from spaces for gathering in other nooks of the library.
"Rogers Marvel Architects used cheap VCT (vinyl composition tile), arranging two different shades of yellow in a random pattern, giving the floor interesting visual texture."
Cathy Lang Ho, for the Architect's Newspaper
P.S.9 in Maspeth maintains a playful color scheme of bright yellows and greens throughout the compact space.
Small spaces for group or individual study are available in various spots in the library.