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My goal was to emphasize the square, rigid edges. I also tried to show the broad, powerful nature of the figure.
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Extra: Architectural Report
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Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
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Article featuring Gordon Bunshaft
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He explored the bold and dramatic use of singular monumental forms in his formalist temple, with Egyptian-like sloping walls, for the LBJ Library..
Bunshaft’s interest in sculpture was further suggested in the monumental character of many of his designs for institutions.
Along with defining the architectural character of corporate America in cities, Bunshaft built several significant designs for corporate headquarters in suburban and rural areas. Rather than rising vertically, these modern buildings spread out horizontally across arcadian settings in a palace-like manner.
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Lempesis, Dimitris. "Architecture: Gordon Bunshaft." Dream Idea Machine. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Feb. 2017. <http://www.dreamideamachine.com/en/?p=12732>.
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Flickr photo cache of the library. The cover photo in this album helps show the role lighting plays during the darker hours. It seems as if it were chosen to compliment the hard shapes and highlight its broad stature. I also realized how the colors chosen help highlight its features in the brighter hours as well. The uniform light marble contrasts deeply against the pitch black windows, helping to create clearly cut linear definition.
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Video of the LBJ Library & Museum in 1971. In this video I noticed how similar the architecture was between the LBJ Library & the Sid Richardson Hall. I also liked how interactive the interior felt, during the clips of the children exploring the exhibits.
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Personal Experience
Before I visited the site last week, I had faintly remembered visiting it as a kid. I remember that it reminded me of a factory: big, bold, governmental-like. I liked visiting the Texas Capitol a little more. In present day, I park next to the LBJ Museum everyday in the Manor garage. I usually park on the top and get a view of the museum everyday. Its exterior me of a Star Wars AT AT (picture below).
It seems battle ready, like a kind of law enforcement building. When I got inside and saw the archives, it reminded me of some sort of factory (picture below).
On the other side of the large atrium was a governmental seal embossed in the marble, which gave me an impression of dominance and power (and also felt pretty Texan). The building as a whole gave off a feel of an important historical governmental building that wasn’t going anywhere.
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Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
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Personal Interview with Museum Tour Guide about architecture of Building. Recorded on February 2, 2017.
“The architecture sort of was like Johnson: kind of bigger, tall.”
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Architect Interview
Bunshaft, Gordon. Oral history of Gordon Bunshaft / interviewed by Betty J. Blum. Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, 1990. Print. Chicago Architects Oral History Project. http://digital-libraries.saic.edu/cdm/ref/collection/caohp/id/18407, Page 239
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It is in a city - right between Interstate-35 and University of Texas. It sits upon a rise, above UT and level to the interstate. There is a field directly in front of the main entrance, with a large fountain and walk-around. Its windows nearly face directly North and South.
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Extra: First, Second, & Third Renovations
Information on first (1981-82) & second (1996) renovations come from binder shown during visit. Information on third renovation (2011-22) come from article listed in sources.
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Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
"Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum; A New Day for LBJ: LBJ Library is Undergoing a Major Redesign." ProQuest. NewsRx, 20 Dec. 2011. Web. 7 Feb. 2017. <http://search.proquest.com/docview/911019074/fulltext/B2A1EAF559094EA1PQ/1?accountid=7118>.
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Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
Fact Sheet (separate extra post)
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Updegrove, Mark K., Civil Rights Summit, and Lyndon Baines Johnson Library. Destiny of Democracy: The Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library. Ed. Mark K. Updegrove. First ed. Austin: The Briscoe Center for American History, 2015. Print.
Berry, Margaret Catherine. Brick by Golden Brick: A History of Campus Buildings at the University of Texas at Austin, 1883-1993. Austin: LBCo., 1993. Print.
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Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
"Library & Museum History." LBJ Presidential Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2017.
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Gonzalez, Mario. "Third and Tenth Floor Plans of the LBJ Library." Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum. N.p., 13 Sept. 2016. Web. 7 Feb. 2017.
Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
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Users of the Building
The building has 10 floors - there are various groups of floors that are meant for various users. Tourists use levels 3, 4, & 10 for exhibits. Government employees are allowed on floors 5-9, where presidential archives are stored. Professors and students are allowed on floor 2, where classrooms and there ‘Lady Bird Johnson’ auditorium is located.
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Personal visit to LBJ Presidential Library & Museum (Feb 2, 2017)
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Program of the Building
The library portion of the building preserves the historical materials of LBJ’s administration. It houses many exhibits - many of which are pages of historical documents, photos, and recordings. The museum portion aids in increasing awareness of the American experience during the relevant time period. Its exhibits contain a rotating supply of some of the diverse fifty-thousand objects donated to the museum. The buildings also hosts events such as guided tours and access to exclusive interactive exhibits.
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"Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, and Sid Richardson Hall" in SAH Archipedia, eds. Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley, Charlottesville: UVaP, 2012—, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/TX-01-AU41.7. Accessed 2017-02-07.
"Library & Museum History." LBJ Presidential Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2017.
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Purpose of the Building
LBJ himself wanted to make all the records of his presidential administration public, as to provide a basis for those to come up with their own opinion of his administration. Its purpose was also described as a “springboard to the future”, as it was an aid in educating oneself about the past to aid in understanding the future.
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"Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, and Sid Richardson Hall" in SAH Archipedia, eds. Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley, Charlottesville: UVaP, 2012—, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/TX-01-AU41.7. Accessed 2017-02-07.
"Library & Museum History." LBJ Presidential Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2017.
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