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8 Exemplary Libraries Selected as Winners of 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards

Patrick Lynch — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:10:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) have selected eight projects as recipients of the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. Founded to “encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries,” the award draws attention to the changing role of libraries in society, and how exemplary community spaces can change to reflect the needs of their surrounding residents.

2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Award Winners Announced

Sabrina Santos — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:00:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) have selected seven projects to receive the 2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. This awards program was developed to encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries, reflecting the evolving role of the library as a community space.

AIA Names 6 US Libraries as 2015's Best

Holly Giermann — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:00:24 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has revealed six libraries they believe to be the year's best. In collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA), the AIA/ALA Library Building Awards are intended to promote and honor exceptional designs in library architecture. Taking into account the evolving role of the library, these six award recipients are believed to have elevated the institution to one of congregation and community-specific programs.

2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards Announced

Karissa Rosenfield — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Biennially, representatives from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) gather to celebrate the finest examples of library design by architects licensed in the U.S. This year, for the 2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards, they choose to honor six outstanding project. View them all after the break.