New Lewis Science Library Opens

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<p>After numerous delays, the new Lewis Science Library designed by Frank Gehry has opened for business. Like all of Gehry’s buildings it’s exciting and controversial. Some will love the bold use of color and form. Others will find it garish. What’s your opinion?</p>

<p>The first article from World Architecture News contains some large format images accessible from links just below the main picture.</p>

<p>[Lewis</a> Library at Princeton University, Gehry Partners LLP, world architecture news, architecture jobs](<a href=“http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=10297]Lewis”>http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=10297) </p>

<p>Here’s another take from Art Daily.</p>

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<p>I like the structure and contours, but I would have chosen a darker shade of brick. The light color reminds me of the Wilson College buildings, which are in my opinion pretty ugly.</p>