Sapp Design Architects

Some joy is a little louder at the library.

It looks like kids crawling into reading nooks.

Turning stairs into stages.

And fully committing to a stack of books taller than they are.

We design these spaces to spark imagination... but the real magic?

That part belongs to the community.

We just build the backdrop.

Thank you to the Urban Land Institute for featuring Mid-Continent Public Library's Colbern Road Library Center as a national example of how libraries are evolving into true community hubs.

Libraries are changing—and that’s a good thing.

Today’s libraries are more than places to check out books. They’re places to share ideas, support entrepreneurs, gather as a community, and create opportunities for learning at every age.

The Colbern Road Library Center, designed by Sapp Design Architects and Helix Architecture + Design, reflects this shift. From co-working and flexible meeting spaces to family-focused areas and outdoor gathering spaces, the library was intentionally designed to meet the changing needs of its community.

Read the full article here:
https://urbanland.uli.org/development-and-construction/five-libraries-double-as-community-hubs

Landscape Architect: Oschner Hare & Hare (a Design Studio of Olsson)
MEP Engineer: True Engineering Group
General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction
Civil/Structural Engineer: Olsson

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Please help us welcome Jennifer Saylor to the team!

Jennifer is both NCIDQ Certified and RID Certified, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and technical mastery in interior design. She brings a strong focus on user experience, constructability, and durability; ensuring interior environments are not only visually compelling, but also functional, safe, and enduring.

Jennifer will be joining our Kansas City office, and we’re thrilled to have her on board. We look forward to the depth of experience and insight she brings to our interior design practice. Welcome, Jennifer!