Akron-Summit County
Public Library
Richfield Branch
CBLH Design was selected to design the Richfield Branch Library for the Akron-Summit County Public Library system, a rapidly expanding municipal service of Summit County. The design concept for this library is meant to be instructive for its users as well as entertaining.
| Owner: | Akron-Summit County Public Library |
| Facility: | Public Library |
| Construction: | New Construction |
| Area of Building: | 12,000 SF |
| Construction Cost: | $2,000,000 (Including Furnishings) |
| Completion Date: | June 2001 |
Important aspects of the project include functionality, building image, schedule and budget. The design solution allows for good sight lines to all points of the library from the circulation desk, a rural "barn like" design to blend in with the rich history of the surrounding community as well as standard construction methods to aid in the budget and construction schedule.
In addition to meeting the typical needs of the patrons, the building also enlightens its visitors on how barns were constructed while utilizing modern materials. According to Steven Hawk, former Director of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, "It is really a striking building. It is so much fun. That building just makes me smile."
