Stanley A. Milner Library | ?m | 6s | EPL | Teeple Architects

[_urbanite]

 

[archited]

The Grey Lady strikes a pose -- not a very successful integration with the pedestrian way.

 

[Daveography]

@archited That pedestrian way will be getting redone pretty soon.

 

[ronron]

I can only assume with all that blank gray wall space on the West facing side, that there are plans to throw up some wraps/decals/displays

 

[archited]

I can only assume with all that blank gray wall space on the West facing side, that there are plans to throw up some wraps/decals/displays

Yeah -- that's what I was getting at -- blank walls kill pedestrian flow and interest.

 

[Freedm]

Well.... the big sign is cool.

 

[_urbanite]

I can only assume with all that blank gray wall space on the West facing side, that there are plans to throw up some wraps/decals/displays

Decals & wraps of happy, smiling people reading books.
"Oh look how much fun they're having. Don't you just want to go in a grab a book!?!"

 

[The Familia]

Not going to lie, that thing is hideous.

 

[itom987]

Is the big sign is saying "FORBIDDEN ENTARY"?

 

[bnfcream2014]

 

[Abba]

Yep. There she is. Well, what can you say that hasn't already been said?
The inside should look really good, I guess. Right?

........

 

[Airboy]

Walked by at lunch, the window wrappings are coming down. from what I could gander, interior looks pretty nice.

 

[Daveography]

Grand opening on September 17; must book a spot due to COVID restrictions:

Hello Milner

A revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library will better serve our customers, and help build a thriving and vibrant downtown.

www.epl.ca

There is also a Virtual Open House on September 13 from 10 am to 7 pm: https://www.epl.ca/milner-library/#virtual

 

[Platinum107]

Sucks it's 18 and over but I'll still check out the virtual tour!

 

[Daveography]

The Trader statue removed ahead of Stanley Milner Library overhaul

John Weaver’s statue The Trader, which has stood behind the Stanley Milner library in Centennial Plaza since 1977, was hauled off its pedestal in the early morning …

edmontonjournal.com