Hamburg Library Concept Design

This project is a design proposal for an addition to Hamburg Community Public Library. The existing library is of the Carnegie Era and does not have enough space to meet the needs of the community. As such, this proposed addition seeks to emulate the formal aspects of the old building without repeating or coming too close to the original.

This is done primarily through formal manipulations of the gable form that exists in the existing library. The form is abstracted into its outer edge, intersected like the existing building, but stacked to gain a second floor and sectional interest. The two extruded edges are then connected, forming an outdoor area for classes and community activities.