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The library’s architecture builds upon the community’s rich architectural heritage, some of which—Frank Lloyd’s Unity Temple and Jens Jensen’s Scoville Park—informs the library’s environment. Design included a partial street closure that increased floor area, decreased building height, and made the library a direct participant in Jensen’s park.

The library’s primary public facades create complementary backdrops to other historic designs. The stone-faced street façade reflects the formal architecture of neighboring buildings, including Unity Temple. The undulating, copper-clad park façade mimics tree lines and provides an organic background that will naturally patina over time.