NEW CASTLE, VIRGINIA LIBRARY COMPLEX

Situated in New Castle, Virginia is a multistory modern library built beside the existing town courthouse, and replaces the old town library. The library was designed with very specific structural, spatial, and programmatic requirements in mind.

Through the measure and play of architectural elements, the proposition for the library was crafted. The modern library responds to its neighbors via changes in materiality and form. The side facing the old town of New Castle recognizes the old architecture with its use of brick, while the other side facing the courthouse utilizes modern materials. The library contributes to the town via a plaza space with a water feature, and and accessible rooftop garden. Much attention was paid to the control of interior lighting conditions as well as circulation to provide a pleasurable experience for individuals using the library spaces.