Logan Library
I want to share how much this new library is impacting our community! We are receiving positive comments every day. Our library has turned into a welcoming space that staff and patrons want to be in! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and vision with us.
Karen Clark
Logan Library Director
Logan Library
Logan, Utah
35,000 SF
In collaboration with Design West
Client Notes
Design a 21st Century library + community center, not just a book repository. Include flexibly-designed public meeting rooms, state of-the-art technology, and open and inviting spaces for learning new skills. Ensure that the Main Street façade of the new library + community center is a contemporary building that is sensitive to and reflective of the historic nature of the downtown.
Designer Notes
This new state-of-the-art library, celebrates the one thing that unites everyone in the community; the majestic landscape of the Cache valley. It replaces an outdated building on the same site and is positioned to front more of Main Street to catalyze development of downtown Logan while simultaneously expanding a public plaza shared with other civic buildings. With people arriving from opposite directions, the plan narrows to bring everyone to the help desk between these entrances ensuring assistance upon arrival.
The 3-story building is arranged to correspond with views to the surrounding landscape with the most energetic activities on the first floor (the City), less active areas on the second floor (the Neighborhood), and quiet, contemplative spaces on the third floor (the Mountains). The windows on each level are proportioned to highlight the corresponding landscape elements. As a place of discovery, the library provides unparalleled views of the Cache Valley that inspires patrons to see familiar landmarks in new ways and brings the landscape into the space, creating an immediate and profound connection to their place in the world.
People
Nic Pectol / Tyler Nishitani / Anya Norcross / Scott Mannhard / Van Stanek / Jake Freauff
David Keltner, Design Principal
Laura Klinger, Project Manager
