8/26/2005

Seattle Public Library

Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects designed the expansion to create a civic presence for the branch, which patrons said was easy to miss along busy 35th Avenue Southwest." "The 8,213-square-foot branch, which was built in 1961, will grow to 15,000 square feet. The expansion project features a new meeting room, new seats and shelves, an improved interior layout, more computers and study areas, better lighting, a modern mechanical system, and improved seismic safety. The project also includes an updated collection of books and materials." from press release dated 07/08/2005;