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Marion County Freedom Library

The 9,028 sq. ft., 30,000 volume contemporary library’s design needed to satisfy a very fast growing portion of Marion County.  The library site was donated by a good citizen and that in turn spurred the development of the surrounding neighborhoods. Our design was to provide the local community a place to do more than view and check out books, it also creates a sense of place within the community and the neighborhood really uses the community room for programs for children as well as for senior adults. The building itself reflects locally found materials that are cost effective and available.  The project did have a very tough budget and schedule, which were both met.  The existing floor plan was designed for future growth and can be expanded to  36,000 sq. ft. (120,000 volumes). Our design includes generous use of storefront glazing systems, high ceilings, and a central clerestory that floods the entire library with light.

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