An iron fence encircling the relandscaped front plaza and a Spanish Renaissance–styled interior highlight the $32-million expansion and restoration of Houston Public Library’s Julia Ideson Library, home of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center.
Community Living Rooms: The HPL Express reading area at the Vinson Neighborhood Library.
Architect: AutoArch Architects HPL Express Architect: m Architects
Photo: Christy Colerick
Enhanced Functionality: The Vinson Neighborhood Library shares a new building with the city’s Health Department. As a result, the two departments can collaborate on programs, including a community garden, joint health-education programs, and hosting Head Start children at the library’s storytime.
