Our design strategy focused on creating multifunctional spaces that expand the library's role beyond book lending to become a center for community creativity and learning. The 4,000-square-foot addition includes a versatile maker ecosystem featuring a workshop for hands-on projects, a digital lab for technology exploration, and an A/V studio where community members can produce podcasts and other media content.

At the heart of the expansion is a flexible community room designed to host everything from children's story time to entrepreneurial workshops. Garage-style doors open to connect this space with the outdoors, effectively doubling its capacity during pleasant weather and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. This spatial flexibility allows the library to adapt quickly to different types of programming throughout the day and across seasons.

The renovation thoughtfully reconfigures site circulation with a new drive-through book drop-off and pickup point that improves convenience for both patrons and staff. Throughout the design process, our team worked closely with library leadership to create physical mockups and illustrations that helped build community understanding and support for the project, ensuring its successful integration into Plain City's historic district.