Ledding Library, Milwaukie, Oregon Building Development, New USA Architecture Photos
Ledding Library in Milwaukie
Feb 21, 2022
Architects: Hacker
Location: Milwaukie, Oregon, USA

Photos by Jeremy Bittermann
Ledding Library, Oregon
The new 18,000-square-foot Ledding Library occupies a unique position at the edge of downtown Milwaukie, Oregon, between a wetland natural area, a city park, and City Hall. The design aims to create a civic presence for the library, reflecting its esteemed position in Milwaukie?s history, community, and downtown core, while taking advantage of the unique natural setting. Its form draws inspiration from the natural movement of rivers, bending across the site to capture sweeping views to the neighboring heritage Oak trees and water way. Extensive use of wood on both the exterior and interior help to blend the library with its surroundings, creating a warm, welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. The vision for the new library was driven by four main principles developed with library staff, community members, and city council.
People: Provide a vibrant community information hub that brings people together, stimulates imagination, and enriches lives.

Prosperity: Provide an innovative, state of the art, future thinking library that supports both community and individual endeavors.

Planet: The architecture enhances the experience of the surrounding landscape and is a model of sustainable and environmentally restorative design.

Place: The library is a w...