Welcome to the 2015 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries. These are shining examples of innovative architecture that address user needs in ...

Libraries have always been spaces for discovery. But in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been tasked with transforming themselves into places that allow users to physically distance while ...

For just over a year, Google’s hardware design team has been working inside a new, highly classified design studio. Only a small fraction of Google’s employees are allowed inside this beautiful, ...

Maya Lin’s design for Smith College’s Neilson Library is an innovative, contemporary structure that presents a compelling vision for the modern library while respecting the existing building’s ...

Where do patterns come from? While some might be computer-generated using the latest in image scanning and digital printing technologies, many more can be sourced to the Design Library–the world’s ...

SEQUIM — A more defined proposed design was revealed last week for the planned renovated and expanded Sequim Library at 630 N. Sequim Ave. SHKS Architects of Seattle’s new design plan adds about 3,000 ...

One would be hard-pressed to find a house without books. Besides providing the joys of reading, books are accessories that can personalize a room, dust a neutral space with color, and bring warmth and ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Public Library has been shortlisted for a Public Library of the Year award by the International Federation of Library Associations. The new building was constructed from ...

Google introduced the Material Design guidelines for Android developers, but, initially, neglected to provide some of the new widgets and elements. At I/O 2015, however, the Android Design Support ...