Award categories are new buildings, additions, library interiors design and refurnishing, renovation, restoration and conversion to library use. The 1995 winners include three new buildings, a major renovation and two adaptive retrofittings of nonlibrary structures. The jurors said the new library provides well-integrated technology with more traditional library function. The rehab is sophisticated, yet clean and crisp, with every level of detail solid from the functional work stations to the screening of noise from the atrium. The resulting design fits these diverse functions together well, using extraordinary use of color and a clear design.
Separate entrances focus the community, library and service activities.
Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates of Los Angeles for the renovation of the landmark Betram Goodhue building for the Los Angeles Public Library. The building fits into its site with minimal disruption to the surrounding rain forest. It has a rustic appearance along with modern technological services and links to the local system. The regional library is the centerpiece in the master plan to link the commercial downtown with the residential district. It holds the largest collection in the King County Library System.