Library Design It may be 50 years old, but this dazzling D.C. library was 2021’s Building of the Year ...

Library Design Showcase Show us your beautiful new library! American Libraries is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Library Design Showcase, our annual feature celebrating new and newly renovated ...

Inspired by sunflowers, this imaginative library design blends warmth, whimsy, and comfort for the ultimate reading retreat.

Experts offer tips on carving out a cozy space to read, which can lean traditional or offer a more contemporary aesthetic By Tracy Kaler Updated March 2, 2025, 7:46 am EST | Originally Published ...

Architectural Record Content on Library DesignArchitectural Record focuses on the architecture of libraries.

Many academic planners assumed that the coming of the Internet would lead to the decline of the library as we know it. To the contrary, many academic libraries have experienced significantly increased ...

Three of the losing library design competitors-Jahn, Dirk Lohan and Adrian Smith-paid close attention to the Chicago tradition with their schemes. Beeby turned his back on the tradition.

“Maya Lin and Shepley Bulfinch have given us a design for the premier library of the 21st century,” said Smith College President Kathleen McCartney, “a building that will shape new ways of teaching, ...

The new library is expected to cost $8.87 million; the new community space, $1.6 million; a separate meeting room, $387,000; site work, $1.8 million; and furniture fixtures and equipment, $500,000.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is poised to get a new downtown library officials say will be even bigger and better now that it will be able to span two properties. City voters went to the polls ...

Welcome to the 2015 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries. These are shining examples of innovative architecture that address user needs in ...