EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The new Eugene Public Library has proved a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Eugene’s downtown core. Comprising four floors above grade plus one level of underground parking, the building houses the library in over 90,000 square feet, facilitating patronage that far surpassed the previous main branch. One of the primary goals of the project was to design an environmentally sensitive and energy-efficient building. Digitally controlled HVAC and lighting systems coupled with liberal use of daylight have resulted in a building that is 30% more efficient than what was required by code. RSA designed a place in which the citizens of Eugene can share a world of knowledge, meeting the civic aspirations of a community that is maturing in the information age.