A library for the future, for the community, for everyone.
Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library in Kansas is the city’s newest and largest public library, replacing the old downtown branch. “Open for all” in June 2018, a play on its inclusive acronym, the project’s modern appearance and amenities welcome the community to congregate, collaborate, concentrate and to contemplate its 440,000 books, plus movie and audiobook collections.
The new 105,200-square-foot, two-story learning facility’s multi-functional environment meant selecting products to optimize each area’s purpose and performance within a unified design. Metal ceiling panels and perimeter trim, finished in copper metallic, contributed to achieving the library’s aesthetic, acoustic and sustainability goals.