The 28,000 square foot Library provides three times the space of the outdated original and features many neighborhood amenities: a living room with fireplace, internet café, tech center, and a community room accommodating 100 persons.
The design evokes movement and discovery, the proportions based on the mathematical ’Fibonacci’ sequence represented by a red spiral in the children’s area, and permeating conceptually throughout the project. Public art is also incorporated in the 2-story interior, drawing from the natural and social histories of the area.
The building’s sustainable features include shading elements, storm water retention, and a high-efficiency mechanical system, lowering life-cycle energy costs.
