FFA worked in close collaboration with the City of Boise

and provided presentations to several public forums in

our effort to achieve a design that met all of the goals the
community envisioned. In so doing, the programming
of the Library! at Cole & Ustick will be used as semi-
prototypical design criteria for future branches.
Located on what was a neglected retail strip, the new
15,000 square foot facility serves as a catalyst for
the revitalization of the surrounding area. The library
includes meeting spaces for the community, which are
available for after-hours gatherings and events, and a
lounge seating area with hearth. The building design
maximizes daylighting, utilizing a 25-foot-high glass
curtain wall as well as a series of skylights over the main
reading room.
This LEED Gold NC Certifed project successfully
contributes to the citys long-term sustainaibility goals.
Library! @ Cole & Ustick
Boise, Idaho