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An Information Oasis

Route 9 Library and Innovation Center, New Castle, Delaware

The Route 9 Library and Innovation Center is a much-needed island of resources and services for an area in New Castle bound by industrial waterways and interstate highways. A perforated, copper-colored steel roof mimics a leafy tree canopy offering safety and security, while inside the building a gathering area is available for community events and programming.

Project: New construction
Architect: Perkins + Will/Tetra Tech
Size: 44,000 square feet
Cost: $20.1 million
Photo: Mark Herboth Photography