design reading room Crandall Public Library, designed by Ann Beha Architects, teaches the residents of Glens Falls, N.Y., what a difference design makes By Jennifer Busch Photography by Peter Vanderwarker Crandall Public Library's original Platt building from 1931 was restored to a magnificent historic space (opposite). An atrium that had been covered in an earlier renovation was revealed and now allows natural light to flow freely into the warm and inviting space. Meanwhile, the modern addition (above) brought the library’s new façade and main entrance right to the city’s major thoroughfare, giving Crandall a commanding street presence. 66 contract september 2009 www.contractmagazine.com
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