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This focal point of the community is comprised of a Branch Library, Fire Station and Police Station. The architecture was reduced to a series of pavilions expressing various areas the complex. Materials were expressive of the surrounding plains environment: limestone, copper, wood columns, tan brick, rough field stone, etc.

Natural light falls from the clerestory along the central gallery of the library; patrons are sitting by the stone fireplace enjoying coffee while reading. The children’s library, offers painting in the craft area, seated reading under the brilliant color of an authentic hot air balloon suspended above. Computers are humming as patrons throughout the library search the internet. New books are presented in a retail style on custom wooden display tables; along side the CD/DVD racks.

A large center spine with high glass allows wonderful natural light to spill into the center of the library. Large views exist of the plains and Front Range of the Rocky Mountains from various locations, especially the bookstore. The library layout and mechanical and electrical design allows for adaptable change in the future, able to reconfigure without need for renovation.