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The Library as StudioRichland Library Main, Columbia, South CarolinaLocated in the center of Columbia’s business, university, and entertainment district, Richland Library Main was designed using a “library as studio” model, where ideas and creativity are fostered in public and private spaces. In addition to traditional stacks, the library includes an art gallery, café, performance space, gathering areas, reading nooks, makerspace, coworking and business centers, and garden.Project: RenovationArchitect: Boudreaux, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and Margaret Sullivan StudioSize: 242,000 square feetCost: $18 millionPhoto: Garrett Rowland

The Library as Studio

Richland Library Main, Columbia, South Carolina

Located in the center of Columbia’s business, university, and entertainment district, Richland Library Main was designed using a “library as studio” model, where ideas and creativity are fostered in public and private spaces. In addition to traditional stacks, the library includes an art gallery, café, performance space, gathering areas, reading nooks, makerspace, coworking and business centers, and garden.

Project: Renovation
Architect: Boudreaux, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and Margaret Sullivan Studio
Size: 242,000 square feet
Cost: $18 million
Photo: Garrett Rowland

The Library as Studio

Richland Library Main, Columbia, South Carolina

Located in the center of Columbia’s business, university, and entertainment district, Richland Library Main was designed using a “library as studio” model, where ideas and creativity are fostered in public and private spaces. In addition to traditional stacks, the library includes an art gallery, café, performance space, gathering areas, reading nooks, makerspace, coworking and business centers, and garden.

Project: Renovation
Architect: Boudreaux, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and Margaret Sullivan Studio
Size: 242,000 square feet
Cost: $18 million
Photo: Garrett Rowland