A Library for All Seasons
Glen Lake Community Library
Glen Lake Community Library
Located in a lakeside town that experiences an influx of summer visitors, this library is designed to engage patrons year-round. Our renovation and expansion of the existing library is inspired by the cyclical qualities of light and shadow at a northern latitude – throughout a day, a season, a year.
Our design explores light as both a seasonal phenomenon and a metaphor for knowledge. We conceived the building as a lantern during the long winter nights, beckoning patrons inside. A fireplace and new community room invite them to linger. In the summer, patrons are pulled outdoors by a front plaza and rear program lawn.
The library’s form echoes its residential neighborhood, while modern detailing, large windows, and a prominent entry distinguish it as a civic building.
The space looks and feels like an entirely new library. We have expanded seating and program capacity with lots of room for collections, media, people, and activities.