AUSTIN, TX – The architecture team of Lake|Flato and Shepley Bulfinch was one of three finalists to present to Austin City Council on October 23 for the design and construction of the city’s new 250,000 sf Central Library.
Austin’s daily e-newswire, In Fact News, reported: “Few firms represent the organic Hill Country feel of architecture better than Lake|Flato… [And] it’s not surprising that Lake|Flato would feature sustainable strategies front and center in its library plans… The location of the library, on a key block right on Lady Bird Lake, plays well to Lake|Flato’s strengths… In its presentation to Council, the firm spoke of architecture rooted to the land with seamless linkage to the natural realm… Shepley Bulfinch has designed more than 200 libraries… The firm featured its work at the Eugene, Oregon library, which would be comparable in size to the proposed Austin library. Carole Wedge talked about a participation process that captured the community spirit, one that incorporated community spaces and catered to a wide range of issues. This team strives toward both environmental consciousness and social progress.”
The Council will award the design contract in December. Until October 31, individuals can provide their input to the design process either in person or online, through the link below.
