Clearview’s newest public library is a key project for Stayner’s community. A recipient at this year’s Ontario Library Association (OLA) awards, the library’s energized design language is a result of optimized programming integrated to passive environmental strategies. A modest 650 m2 in area, the building is thoughtfully connected to the local hockey arena with a small atrium and shared amenities. This result is a bright and airy family-friendly, locally scaled community hub with a powerful and iconic presence. With its folding rooflines, jagged clerestories, enormous views, and powerful design language, the complex is deeply connected to the surrounding landscape.

Jury Comments

“This project achieves drama in all four seasons with minimal means on a tight budget. It has achieved a high sustainability score with modest moves. The library’s gestures are strong and legible, achieved by careful design choices.”


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Publish Date : 2022/Jul/13