Cliffside Park (N.J.) Free Public Library

Reuse and Restoration: In December 2009, the Cliffside Park library’s interior was destroyed by a fire. The library’s tight urban site nevertheless permitted a modest addition and a renovation that created a new flow of public spaces.

Renovation and Expansion
Architect: Arcari + Iovino Architects, PC
Cost: $1.4 million
Size: 13,091 sq. ft. total, 2,181 sq. ft. expansion
Photo: Arcari + Iovino Architects, PC