Durham County Main Library

Visit the Durham County Main Library to see Purple STEAM, a 17-foot-tall, 3D-printed futuristic structure designed by Volkan Alkanoglu and fabricated by Branch Technology. As one of the largest permanent 3D-printed public sculptures in the United States, it took a fleet of six-axis robots several weeks to print it in its entirety. The pavilion name references and celebrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)-based learning, and the purple color was chosen by library users. Explore all four floors of the library to see other installations that encourage vibrant, modern learning and spend some time on the terrace that has patio chairs and tables.