Amazing Henry Madden Library
The largest collection of volumes in California’s Central Valley is stored in the library from Fresno State University. It was expanded by AC Martin in collaboration with Hillier Architecture. The library is located in Fresno, California, United States and was completed in 2009.
The project measures 363,000 sqf meaning 283,000 sqf in addition and 80,000 renovation of Madden Library. The team worked hard in order to create a library for all the students and residents from the surrounding community. The library of the future will bring together all the people eager to learn more and more each day. Besides the library the project includes a Starbucks on the second level and a rooftop terrace. Places like these are essential, it is important to relax during an entire day of learning. Besides high walls that store thousands of books there are also special places for retreat. To study or read there is amazing, the place ensures silence and comfortable places.
It is very important for a library to have many light sources, one of the facades is entirely made by glass. Students can enjoy light and beautiful views of the garden from the central campus. The building is constructed highly sustainable: natural light, natural ventilation and large use of recycled materials.
