South Mountain Community Library; Richärd+Bauer; Phoenix.
The South Mountain Community Library, designed by Richärd+Bauer for Phoenix, offers shade and views of the surrounding mountains.
Anacostia Neighborhood Library; The Freelon Group; Washington, D.C.
Anacostia Neighborhood Library; The Freelon Group; Washington, D.C.
Another small library—the Anacostia Neighborhood Library, designed by the Freelon Group for Washington, D.C.—serves as a hub of community and stimulus for a low-income neighborhood.
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library; NAAA + AWI + JRA; Houston
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library; NAAA + AWI + JRA; Houston
Two renovations received awards: The Oak Forest Neighborhood Library and the Cass Gilbert–designed St. Louis Central Library.
St. Louis Central Library renovation; Cannon Design; St. Louis
St. Louis Central Library renovation; Cannon Design; St. Louis
One award was given for innovation: Snøhetta trimmed the total area of the James B. Hunt Jr. Library by introducing an unprecedented automated book delivery system.
James B. Hunt Jr. Library; Snøhetta and Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee; Raleigh, N.C.
James B. Hunt Jr. Library; Snøhetta and Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee; Raleigh, N.C.
Rice+Lipka Architects, on the other hand, nabbed an award despite breaking the rules: The Hamilton Grange Teen Center features a niche for snacking and talking.
New York Public Library, Hamilton Grange Teen Center; Rice+Lipka Architects; New York City
New York Public Library, Hamilton Grange Teen Center; Rice+Lipka Architects; New York City
For more details and images of the 2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards, visit ARCHITECT's Project Gallery.
