Saturday, November 23, 2024
HomeEntertainmentArtWest End, Cleveland Park Libraries Win Prestigious Architecture Awards

West End, Cleveland Park Libraries Win Prestigious Architecture Awards

-

Two public libraries in Washington have been recognized for their architectural designs.

According to the D.C. Public Library (DCPL), the West End Library and the Cleveland Park Library have received the D.C. Chapter Design and Urban Catalyst awards distributed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

In an April 18 press release, DCPL Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan said that they acknowledge the work of good design in creating libraries as places of transformation.

“These new libraries will please, serve and inspire their communities for decades to come,” he said in the statement. DCPL is a network that operates 25 libraries across the District of Columbia.

The West End Library, which opened in 2017, is on 2310 L Street NW. The Georgetown-based architecture firm CORE designed its interior. Operational since 2018, the Cleveland Park Library is on 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW. Gilbane and Perkins Eastman D.C. partnered with Saxon Collaborative under the library’s Mentor-Protégé program.

According to DCPL, the nation’s capital has invested half a billion dollars to modernize its libraries since 2009. And so far, nearly half of the 20 District-rebuilt or renovated libraries have received honors from AIA|DC.

The 2018 awards of the architecture group for D.C. projects can be viewed here.

Top Five ‘Used Book Stores’ for DC Area Bookworms

You Might Also Like

Latest Posts

Best Travel Agencies in Washington DC: Let Experts Plan Your Trip

Whether you're planning a globe-trotting adventure, an eco-conscious retreat, or a luxurious escapade, these Washington, DC agencies have the knowledge and experience to make your travel dreams come true.

Best Places to Donate Clothes in Washington DC

You have a bunch of clothes you haven't worn in ages and no idea what to do with them? Here are the best places to donate clothes in Washington DC.

Best Seafood Markets in Washington DC: Create Your Home-Made Feast

Seafood enthusiasts can find great joy in cooking their own seafood dishes, as well. These are the best seafood markets in Washington DC.