Redefining Library as Culture House: The Missoula Public Library Partnership

Abstract

Abstract By combining several community organizations under one roof, the new Missoula Public Library provides a free equitable cultural hub for a region suffering from a dearth of cultural offerings. Located in the heart of a walkable downtown, the library was designed through a community-oriented process with participation throughout the design. Carefully integrated throughout the building, the partner spaces share commonalities of design language to simultaneously provide a cohesive aesthetic and ensure that the identity of each partner shines through.