IIDA and the American Library Association (ALA) RDH Architects (RDHA) and Diamond Schmitt among the recipients of the 2022 Library Interior Design Awards. Both firms received an award in the “Outstanding Historic Renovation Project” category.
The biennial competition recognizes excellence in library interior design and promotes examples of extraordinary design reflected through innovative concepts in nine categories.
“Libraries are one of the most challenging and remarkable projects that designers can take on as they need to create a shared, multi-use space that continually inspires and facilitates learning for a community,” said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. “These winning projects connected equitable use and created strong community connections. Thanks to such significant work, the future of library design can serve as thought-provoking inspiration for other segments of the built environment.”
Entries were reviewed by a committee of interior design and library professionals: Garvey Library Consulting Founder and Principal, Toni Garvey, IIDA; Collins Cooper Carusi Architects Principal, Fiona Grandowski, IIDA, AIA; and Hollis + Miller Architects Associate Interior Designer, Hillary L’Ecuyer, IIDA.
“We were highly impressed with the versatility of design submissions received this year,” said Grandowski on behalf of the jury. “It’s gratifying to recognize these deserving design teams and projects that are pushing the boundaries of library design and encouraging a sense of community like never before.”
The recipients of the 2022 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards are:
Outstanding Historic Renovation Project
Project: North York Central Library Interior Renovation
Firm: Diamond Schmitt
Project: Idea Exchange Old Post Office
Firm: RDH Architects (RDHA)
Academic Libraries—30,000 Square Feet and Under
Project: Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine Renovations, Harvard Medical School
Firm: Shepley Bulfinch
Project: Waterway Library
Firm: Design Action
Academic Libraries—Over 30,000 Square Feet
Project: Hayden Library
Firm: Kennedy & Violich Architecture
Public Libraries—30,000 Square Feet and Under
Project: Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Renovation
Firm: Utile, Inc.
Public Libraries—Over 30,000 Square Feet
Project: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Firm: Mecanoo in collaboration with Beyer Blinder Belle
Project: Fairfield Area Library
Firm: Quinn Evans
Special Libraries—30,000 Square Feet and Under
Project: Western Reserve Historical Society Research Library Renovation
Firm: AECOM
Project: The Hive
Firm: Integrus Architecture