CHICO LIBRARY
The design for the renovation of the Chico library is centered around the addition of a dramatic thick wall that runs the length of the building. This wall creates a series of colorful portals to different programmatic spaces in the Library, including the Children’s Area, Group Study Rooms, a Teen Area, and a Community Room. Each portal is wrapped by a vibrant gradient of saturated color, and the size of the opening varies based on the use of the space. The wall is complimented by a dark blue ceiling accent, with celestial light fixtures arrangements. Coupled with reorganized collections, and new finished throughout the reading room, the library has been completely reimagined and refreshed for the next generation.