Harrington Public Library

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a modern church with a dramatic sky in the background
the front of a building with a walkway leading to it
a modern house with a large front yard
a street with a building on the side of it
a modern church with a sloping roof
a man walking through a library filled with books
a library with blue chairs and people sitting at tables
a library with tables, chairs, and bookshelves
a couple of people are sitting in a library
the interior of a library with bookshelves and shelves
a library with blue and white chairs and a television
a large empty room with a podium in the middle of it
a library filled with lots of books next to tall windows
an empty classroom with desks and chairs
a long hallway with sliding doors leading to a library

This 15,000 sf library sits among open fields on a four-acre site located at the edge of town. Replacing an aged 5,000 sf facility, the building takes design queues from the surrounding farms and is reminiscent of local agrarian construction. Clad with dark grey brick, aluminum, and thermally-modified wood siding, the monochromatic exterior contrasts with the warm natural wood tones of the interior. Expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows encourage a seamless blending of interior and exterior, allowing natural light to flow throughout the interior spaces.

Highlights

  • Client: The City of Harrington, DE
  • Size: 15,000 SF
  • Completion Date: November 2024
  • Project Type: New Construction

Awards

  • AIA DE Design Awards, Unbuilt Category | Merit Award