We wanted the atrium of the library to be open, inviting and comfortable—a place where anyone in the community could visit to find peace and inspiration. The space is intentionally laid out for flexibility, with seating blocks that can be reconfigured in order to remain flexible for a wide range of stakeholders as well as keeping the facility adaptable for generations to come.
We chose to lower the skylight to the ceiling of the second floor, transforming it from a peripheral feature to one that is central and celebrated. This fills the atrium with natural light and invites visitors to look up.