Rockville Library Among 15 Dazzling Modern Libraries

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The Rockville Library is included among “15 Dazzling Modern Library Designs” from around the world featured on WebUrbanist.com, an architectural, art and design web site that publishes multiple articles each week “on all things urban.”

According to the introduction, “The word ‘library’ doesn’t immediately conjure up a sense of coolness, but these libraries are much more than just book storage depots. …libraries can be amazing places, so why shouldn’t they look the part?” The 15 libraries chosen “prove that books can be very cool,” it concludes.

Rockville was specifically cited for “Cool Highlights [that] include an ethereal starry night ceiling and a floating staircase.” Another photo showed the custom Lees carpeting that was used throughout the building. According to the photo caption, the fine detail of the carpeting earned a 2006 Design Award from Commercial Carpets of America (CCA).

To see the “15 Dazzling Modern Libraries Designs” and read comments and other suggested candidates for dazzling libraries from others who have visited the site, click on
http://weburbanist.com/2008/12/10/clever-creative-modern-library-architecture-designs.