The Library includes a striking new glass building of 76,700 square feet joined to the restored 27,200 square foot landmark, designed in 1887 by Van Brunt & Howe and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The project includes an underground parking garage with a 33,000 sf green roof and the restored Joan Lorentz Park. Opened in 2009. LEED Silver Certified. The Associate Architect is Ann Beha Architects. more

Architect William Rawn discusses "patterns of place" and how they affect his firm's design for the Cambridge Public Library.

Watch: William Rawn Associates YouTube channel