Shared Spaces
Newport Beach (Calif.) Public Library, Corona Del Mar branch
Affectionately known as “The Fibrary,” the newly combined library and fire station construction project replaces two older adjacent buildings, maximizing interior space, energy efficiency, and parking areas. The library features a colorful children’s area, reading spaces for teens and adults, stroller parking, and an outdoor porch for year-round use by the seaside community. The interior incorporates the work of a local artist to highlight the area’s history.
Project: New construction
Architect: WLC Architects
Size: 10,314 square feet
Cost: $6.8 million
Photo: Dale Christopher Lang