Liberty Branch Library Courtyard
Client: Delaware County District Library
Location: Delaware, Ohio
- Two exterior reading gardens.
- Designed to visually and functionally connect the indoors with the outdoors.
Interesting Fact: This central courtyard and covered porch is part of the new 42,500sf Liberty Township Branch Library.
At the heart of SHP’s plan is a central courtyard space that provides a quiet outdoor reading area, while simultaneously bringing daylight into many of the internal spaces.
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