Project overview: The re-design of the Hayden Library transforms the 1951 building into a dynamic research and collaboration space. A pair of two-story pavilions forms the Research Crossroads which houses digital tools and study spaces with river and courtyard views. At the crossing, a sculptural stair introduces the first direct vertical connection.
Jury comments: A dynamic library interior featuring lovely reading spaces—undertaken on an incredibly tight $174/sf budget. Add to that, LEED Gold and Living Building red-list free, and we felt the team deserved to be recognized for their design prowess in maximizing their budget. The jury appreciated the ingenuity of using off-the-shelf materials in creative ways to define flexible and adaptable spaces, and the thoughtful integration of the interior design and furnishings.
