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The new 18,000-square-foot Ledding Library occupies a unique position at the edge of downtown Milwaukie, Oregon, between a wetland natural area, a city park, and City Hall. The design aims to create a civic presence for the library, reflecting its esteemed position in Milwaukie’s history, community, and downtown core, while taking advantage of the unique natural setting. Its form draws inspiration from the natural movement of rivers, bending across the site to capture sweeping views to the neighboring heritage Oak trees and water way. Extensive use of wood on both the exterior and interior help to blend the library with its surroundings, creating a warm, welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. The vision for the new library was driven by four main principles developed with library staff, community members, and city council.

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• Architects: Hacker
• Project: Ledding Library
• Location: Milwaukie, Oregon
• Photography: Jeremy Bittermann
• Hacker Design Team:
  • David Keltner (Design Principal)
  • Jennie Fowler (Interior Design Principal)
  • Laura Klinger (Project Manager)
  • Tyler Nishitani (Project Architect)
  • Nicolas Pectol, Scott Mannhard, Keri Woltz (Architectural Design Team)
  • Janell Widmer (Interior Designer)

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