The renovation aims to preserve the landmark building’s historic character while making it fully accessible and creating more than 34% additional space for patrons, including 1,500 square feet of new space. The design was shaped by community feedback gathered by BPL before and after funding for the project was secured.
“We are restoring the library while, at the same time, introducing new elements that will make it more accessible and inviting as a civic space. By adding a garden and solarium, we are enhancing the building and adding new amenities that benefit the community,” Moshe Safdie, Founding Partner of Safdie Architects.