Marin County San Francisco Bay Area architects & modern architecture Kappe Architects




	"The highly skilled and capable team at Kappe Architects was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They worked hard to design a facility that not only meets the community's needs but one that is also a good fit in terms of architectural style. The community will be proud of this beautiful facility for many years to come. My sincere thanks to Ron, Jiane and Gita for a job well done!" Kelly F. Cox Lake County Administrator, Retired "We receive comments all the time about the beauty of the Middletown Library. It is one of those 'if you build it they will come' type of projects. Activity is so much greater than before." Jeff Rein Lake County Public Services
Library ceiling + front desk [Click photo above to enlarge] Dining room [Click photo above to enlarge] Library corner Library stacks + children's area * Project Design by Kappe+Du Architects, with Jiane Du


*A Vibrant Cultural & Social Gathering Place* The Middletown Library and Senior Center* provides a centralized and vital community center. Kappe Architects worked closely with the stakeholder group and the County to develop complex program needs and negotiate the equitable use of the shared spaces. We provided a master plan study that included an adjacent park. The County strongly desired the central entrance area to establish its bold civic presence. Project completion was Spring of 2013 for a budget of $3.4 million. [Click banner photo above/bottom right corner to enlarge] Library west + south Main entrance
*Project Scope*

	+	The project is 12,000 square feet

	+	The branch library, which comprises 6,000 square feet of the total, serves the multi-generational population of 10,000 county residents





*Projected Outcomes*

	+	The senior center has dining room seating for 75

	+	Two centrally located activity rooms are shared by the two groups and rented by the community for special events

	+	The Senior Center provides a home meals program with vans staged behind the kitchen area

	+	A rear patio and garden area are used for community- based activities
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