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Building: Calgary Central Library and Library Plaza
Location: Calgary, Canada
Design Architect: Snohetta
Architect of Record: DIALOG
Construction Manager: Stuart Olson
Project Manager: MHPM
Size: 240,000 sf
Currently under construction; projected to be finished in 2018

AE Interests
Oval-shaped, multi-faceted public library. Exterior is wrapped in a textured facade with translucent fritted glass panels used to screen private study areas and clear glass used for public areas. Interior centers around a four-story atrium topped with a skylight. Multi-functional building with meeting space, activity centers, cafe, theater, reading rooms, and conference rooms. [a]

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Building: UniSA Great Hall Adelaide
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Design Architect: Snohetta
Collaborating Architect: JamFactory
Architect of Record: JPE Design Studio
Structural Engineer: Aurecon
Managing Contractor: Mossop Construction and Interiors
Size: 7000 sm (75347.3 sf) Currently under construction; scheduled to be completed by 2018

AE Interests
Multi-functional building, featuring a sports complex, swimming pool and facilities for graduations, exams, corporate and cultural events. Foyer entrance and mezzanine function space. Complex, angular facade. [a]

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Building: King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Design Architect: Snohetta
Structural Engineer: Walter P Moore 
Size: 100,000 sm (328,085 sf)
Currently under construction; scheduled to be completed in 2016

AE Interests
Cultural Center. Guided by LEED international standards, energy-efficient. Facade is made from CNC bent stainless steel tubes that are individually formed and wrapped around the building. [a]

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