LIBRARY
Cuyahoga County Public Library Brooklyn Branch
A vibrant, light filled pavilion where civic presence meets neighborhood warmth, comprised of thoughtfully crafted spaces, that invites extended exploration and discovery.
—Always By Design
Inspired by space exploration and satellites, the floating linear building is a sustainable, collaborative hub at the heart of the NASA Glenn Research Center, a facility that designs and develops innovative technology to advance NASA’s missions
in aeronautics and space exploration.
—Always By Design
Inspired by space exploration and satellites, the floating linear building is a sustainable, collaborative hub at the heart of the NASA Glenn Research Center, a facility that designs and develops innovative technology to advance NASA’s missions
in aeronautics and space exploration.
—Always By Design
The new Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library stands as an iconic civic anchor that strengthens Brooklyn's municipal campus while providing expanded resources for learning, making, and community gathering. Responding to feedback from residents, the design balances innovative programming with welcoming, comfortable spaces that encourage extended visits.
The pavilion-like interior is structured around a central spine for clear wayfinding and program organization, employing strategic sight lines and flexible spaces anchored by a welcoming fireplace. Careful positioning of program elements, including an active, imaginative children's area, creates distinct zones while maintaining visual connectivity.
The resulting facility delivers a dynamic community resource where expansive glazing strengthens civic presence and thoughtfully configured spaces enable seamless flow between quiet and active uses, integrating technology-focused amenities within an architectural expression that complements Brooklyn's municipal campus.
CLIENT
CLIENT
Cuyahoga County Public Library
NASA
LOCATION
Brooklyn, OH
Cleveland, OH
SIZE
27,000 SF
60,000
SERVICES
FIRM ROLE
Stakeholder Engagement
Architecture
Interior Design
Furniture Design
MEP Engineering
