Hennepin County (Minn.) Library, Maple Grove Library
Design Details: Panels of fabric hung in layered rows give the decorative effect to the ceiling of Maple Grove Library’s program room. The panels provide softness and acoustic assistance, and help to reduce the visual scale for children, the heaviest users of the room.
Architect: Meyer, Scherer, & Rockcastle
Photo: Lara Swimmer
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