Three years after the Seattle Central Library opened to starbursts of praise, including mine, I am trying to understand why, when I need to spend a working day at a library, I retreat to the Bellevue ...

The Astoria public library reopened in the fall of 2025 after a major renovation. When discussions about remodeling the library surfaced, it begged the question: What exactly does a community need ...

A rendering of the planned computer lab in The Studio, an upcoming development at the Champaign Public Library geared for afterschool programs. Product Architecture + Design is the architecture firm ...

When a community needs a new library building, people frequently suggest converting existing—usually vacant—structures into a library. Converting nonlibrary spaces into libraries has much in common ...

Following the reveal of six shortlisted projects earlier this year, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 2022 winner of the Stirling Prize, the most prestigious award in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- President Obama's foundation has started the process of choosing an architect to design his presidential library in Chicago. It has invited firms to submit their qualifications to ...

The Columbus Metropolitan Library system has selected its architect who will be responsible for the design of its 24th library branch, which will be built on Columbus' Northwest Side. MSR Design, a ...

In the next few weeks, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are expected to make one of the most consequential decisions in Chicago’s storied design history: They’ll pick an architect ...

BELLOWS FALLS — Rockingham town and library officials are expected to meet with the architect overseeing the $2.9 million renovation of the Rockingham Free Public Library today to explore what options ...

Join the Los Angeles Public Library for a virtual lecture with David Judson, who will discuss “Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass,” the new book he co-authored with Steffie Nelson about the history ...