Park Setting

The North façade focuses on the open park landscape and allows for natural daylighting. The South façade employs large exterior overhangs and low-e glazing and is shaded by a grove of old growth oak trees. The East and West façades are solid wall construction to protect from direct solar heat gain. Preserving the existing trees on site and orienting the building for maximum efficiency were integral to design. The result is a building that reflects the rural aesthetic of the small Southern town, but provides a fresh and rejuvenating space for library patrons and community members — and further activates the park, enhancing the rich sense of community already present in Hogansville.

Main Entry

The design process began with community input meetings, followed by programming and design with significant input from the Library Building Team — including approval form the Hogansville Historic Board.  Features include an open public reading area overlooking the park, dedicated Children’s and Teen areas, and a large multi-purpose room for library and community events. A drive-up book drop and large exterior porches invite both library patrons and park goers to engage with the building and enjoy the shaded rocking chairs with full access to free WiFi. A raised interior floor allows for ultimate flexibility in furniture and computer layouts to provide power and data to 21st century patrons.