The windows are centrally grouped to help break up the expanse of the brick exterior and to make sense, functionally, in the interior. The elevator and the stairwell have been located at the front of the archway to help make it easiest for customers to get to the second floor adult area and to help keep non-users out of another user's area. The elevator and stairwell are an activity area that creates a control issue. He noted that the main purpose of the corner windows was to help soften the corners of the building. He explained that there are very few built-in walls and that there are only four columns on second floor.
First floor contains eight columns and has more built-in areas, but is aesthetically pleasing.
These elements all give the building a feeling complimentary to the downtown Neenah area. The way the glass is mitered down at the corners also helps to soften the massiveness of the walls. The arched stone wall on the Wisconsin Avenue side helps to bring the building scale down to human size and adds a feeling of softness. Carlson appreciated the thought and effort that has gone into the building plan. On motion of Carlson, seconded by Sarnecki, the Board approved the basic plan and layout of the new building and also approved the elevations.