2017年11月15日, 紐約公共圖書館公佈了其標誌性建築Stephen A. Schwarzman的總體規劃，該建築是美國領先的研究性圖書館之一，一個多世紀以來一直被視為開放和自由獲取信息與機會的象徵。
NOVEMBER 15, 2017 – The New York Public Library has unveiled a Master Plan for its iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, one of the nation’s leading research libraries, which for over a century has stood as a symbol of open and free access to information and opportunity.
建築的總體規劃是由荷蘭建築公司和由Francine Houben領導的圖書館設計專家Mecanoo以及由Elizabeth Leber領導的以歷史建築而聞名的紐約公司Beyer Blinder Belle共同制定的。Mecanoo和Beyer Blinder Belle還指導了曼哈頓中區圖書館的改造項目，這個圖書館最大的館區位於第五大道的對面。作為完全翻新的Stavros Niarchos基金會圖書館，它將於2020年初重新開放。
The Master Plan was developed by Dutch architecture firm and experts on library design Mecanoo, led by Francine Houben, and Beyer Blinder Belle, a New York City-based firm known for its work on historic buildings, led by Elizabeth Leber. Mecanoo and Beyer Blinder Belle are also leading the renovation of Mid-Manhattan Library, the Library’s largest circulating branch, located across Fifth Avenue. It is scheduled to reopen as the completely renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in early 2020.
紐約公共圖書館位於第五大街和第42街交匯口的史蒂芬·A·施瓦茨曼大廈，它既是紐約市最受歡迎的標誌之一，又是享譽全球的研究性圖書館，擁有數百萬本珍貴的書籍、手稿，照片和其他歷史遺物。
The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, is both one of New York City’s most beloved icons and a world-renowned research library holding millions of precious books, manuscripts, photographs, and other historic items.
該建築將通過改造和重新開放原本設計為公共區域，那些長期用於員工或倉庫的房間而進行工作，極大地增加整個空間。
The building will undergo work to dramatically increase public space throughout by transforming and reopening rooms that were originally designed as public areas but have long been used for staff or storage.
這項工作將在位於第五大道對面的曼哈頓中區圖書館翻修之後開始，並將包括擴大展覽和公共節目的空間，以及增加研究人員和學者的設施。
This work will begin after the renovation of Mid-Manhattan Library, located across Fifth Avenue, is underway, and will include expanded spaces for exhibitions and public programs as well as increased facilities for researchers and scholars.
紐約公共圖書館旗艦大樓的總體規劃包括在第五大街附近的第40街新建一個入口。
The master plan for the flagship building of the New York Public Library includes creating a new entrance on 40th Street, near Fifth Avenue.
“我們已經制定了一個總體規劃，它遵循了藝術建築的邏輯。” Mecanoo事務所的Francine Houben說。“我們的改變很微妙，也很聰明，例如，為不同的用戶群體引導流量，或者改善目前未被充分利用的空間的質量和功能。”
“We have developed a Master Plan that inherently adheres to the logic of a Beaux-Arts building,” said Mecanoo’s Francine Houben. “Our changes are both subtle and clever—to direct the flow for different user groups, for example, or to improve the quality and function of currently underused spaces.”
這些元素將為未來的圖書館做準備，同時保持建築的完整性，補充現有的歷史空間，如地標玫瑰主閱覽室、地圖、期刊、譜系閱覽室和Astor大廳。
These elements will prepare the library for the future while maintaining the building’s architectural integrity and complementing existing historic spaces such as the landmarked Rose Main Reading Room, the Maps, Periodicals, and Genealogy reading rooms, and Astor Hall.
Beyer Blinder Belle的Elizabeth Leber說：“總體規劃建立在這座歷史建築的框架之上，是紐約市的標誌性建築。我們正努力使空間的信息流通變得清晰和簡捷，從而使其支持新的用途和項目，同時加強它的建築功能。”
“The Master Plan builds on the framework of this historic building and icon of New York City architecture,” said Beyer Blinder Belle’s Elizabeth Leber. “We are seeking to instill clarity and ease of circulation, and to support new uses and programs, while only enhancing its significant architectural features.”
公共圖書館的裝修將包括新的展覽空間，像這樣的展覽空間計劃用於目前用作禮品店的區域。
The renovation at the Public Library will include new exhibition spaces, like this one planned for an area currently used as the gift shop.
新的萊諾克斯和阿斯特廳將存放長期捐助者布魯克·阿斯特遺贈給圖書館的書籍和藝術品。
The new Lenox and Astor Room will house books and artwork bequeathed to the library by Brooke Astor, a longtime benefactor.
新的第40街入口將通往研究與學習中心，在那裡學生將能夠使用圖書館藏書中的資料。
The new 40th Street entrance will lead to the Center for Research and Learning, where students will be able to work with materials from the library’s collections.
紐約公共圖書館是美國第二大、世界第四大公共圖書館。
The New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and fourth largest in the world.
雄偉的玫瑰主閱覽室是紐約市最具標誌性的地點之一，其高度為78英尺乘297英尺（大約是兩個城市街區的長度），高52英尺的天花板展示著充滿活力的天空和烏雲密佈的壁畫。這座Beaux-Arts空間利用令人歎為觀止，現代技術編織了舊世界的建築典雅風格。
One of New York City’s most iconic locations, the majestic Rose Main Reading Room measures 78 feet by 297 feet—roughly the length of two city blocks—with 52-foot-tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds. This breathtaking Beaux-Arts space weaves Old World architectural elegance with modern technology.
布萊恩公園（Bryant Park）完全位於一個地下結構之上，該地下結構容納著建於1980年代的圖書館書架。新的圖書館設施建在地面以下，而公園則在其上方恢復。
Bryant Park is located entirely over an underground structure that houses the library's stacks, which were built in the 1980's; the new library facilities were built below ground level while the park was restored above it.
現有情況：站在斯蒂芬·A·施瓦茨曼大樓的臺階上，望著曼哈頓中城圖書館大樓。
Existing situation: standing on the steps of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building looking at the Mid-Manhattan Library building.
曼哈頓中區圖書館，史蒂芬·A·施瓦茨曼大廈和布萊恩特公園之間的聯繫是校園計劃的重要方面。
The connection between the Mid-Manhattan Library, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and Bryant Park is an important aspect of the campus plan.
項目信息
項目名稱：紐約公共圖書館
項目面積：23226平方米
項目地址：美國紐約州紐約市第五大道476號，郵編10018
設計時間：2015-2018
建設時間：2017-2021
客戶：紐約公共圖書館
設計團隊：Mecanoo和Beyer Blinder Belle 建築事務所
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