Historic Style: Ohio State University, Thompson Library
Many people want nothing more than the comfort and quiet dignity of a traditional style when they go to the library. These projects, many of them historic restorations, offer just that.
The renovation and expansion of Ohio State University’s Thompson Library allowed the historic East Reading Room, which had been divided into two floors and overcrowded with materials, to be restored to its original grandeur. Windows that faced a large expanse of campus green space were brought down to floor level to let students see in and out.
Architect: Acock Associates Inc./Gund Partnership
Photo: Brad Feinknopf/Feinknopf LLC
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