2023 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards
2023 AIA/ALA Library Building Award REcipient Missoula Public Library New Main Library
Every year, AIA is proud to partner with the American Library Association/Library Leadership and Management Association to honor the best in library architecture and design.
The AIA/ALA Library Building Awards are the only awards that recognize entire library structures and all aspects of their design.
Atherton Library
A centerpiece of Atherton, California’s decades-long quest to revitalize its aging town square, the town’s new library is a welcoming oasis and a prime destination for the community.
Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Public Library
This project is the final of three regional libraries to be updated through an ambitious, decade-long master planning and revitalization effort by the Louisville Free Public Library system.
Missoula Public Library New Main Library
Combining several community organizations under one roof, Missoula, Montana’s new main library is a vibrant cultural hub for the region.
Student Success District, University of Arizona
This project, on University of Arizona’s Tucson campus, unites the school’s essential yet siloed student support services.
Woburn Public Library
Adding an additional 30,500 square feet to the historic Woburn, Massachusetts, public library, this simple but elegant contemporary expansion enhances rather than competes with the original design.
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Lara Swimmer