This section of the Library Design Showcase highlights special architectural elements and unique works of art. They won’t be right for or available at every library—but they may be right for yours.
A signature architectural feature at Palm Beach County (Fla.) Library’s West Boca branch is the architectural tower with red barrel roofing. Clerestory windows provide exceptional natural lighting to the interior lobby
While not necessarily part of a building proper, the landscaping of a library has a big impact on the user’s experience. It can also have a big impact on the greenness of a construction project by reducing pollution and promoting biodiversity.
Palm Beach County (Fla.) Library’s West Boca branch is heavily landscaped with mature plantings to create a perception of tropical permanence.
While not necessarily part of a building proper, the landscaping of a library has a big impact on the user’s experience. It can also have a big impact on the greenness of a construction project by reducing pollution and promoting biodiversity.
