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Basalt Regional Library
Basalt, COThe design vision is for the library to serve as a ‘junction’ for the elements: Community, Sustainability, Education, Nature, Art/Culture, and Technology. This concept provides a seamless link between all of these elements, thus creating an inviting environment for stimulating thought and creating a haven for knowledge.
The 22,000 sf Basalt Regional Library will provide a gathering place for the Community to come together. This dynamic library’s sloped roof rises to the North, affording fabulous views of the mountains and overlooking the Roaring Fork River. The main stack and reading room is the central focus of the facility and the Community Room and lobby are designed for a multitude of different functions. The interior spaces allow for neighborhood assembly, educational events and the display of art. The number of mono-lingual Spanish-speaking patrons is an important aspect of the design. The library will educate the community not only by providing resource materials, but also by providing an example of sustainable design.