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A Place of Connection | Boise Central Library

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Institutional Architecture
Project locationBoise, Idaho
University/SchoolUniversity of Idaho
Lead ArchitectBrayden Jones, Ryan Lorensen

With population growth consistently ranked amongst the highest in the country, Boise, Idaho, has quickly outpaced its current central library. The site is located adjacent to the Boise River Greenbelt, a stretch of public space containing various cultural and civic amenities. Acting as a bridge over Capitol Blvd., the proposed library welcomes visitors from all directions, integrating into and expanding upon the Greenbelt system. A large public plaza, formed underneath the library, gives the city a major public space for events such as farmers’ markets, demonstrations, exhibitions, and more.