Article source: ikon.5 Architects

The expansion of the Hockessin Public Library is a floating glass pavilion in a park. The existing library site is bounded by a major road to the north, parking to the west and wetland to the east, leaving only the possibility for expansion to the south. The south side of the site overlooks a densely vegetated county park, but is restricted by a 100 year flood plain within close proximity to the existing library. To avoid this barrier, the expansion cantilevers over the floodplain and projects into the landscaped park.

Hockessin Public Library

• Architects: ikon.5 Architects
• Project: Hockessin Public Library
• Location: New Castle, Delaware
• Software used: AutoCAD

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