Selected as the winner of an international competition, this multi-award-winning 140,000 square foot library has been praised for its interior function, exterior expression, and appreciation of the difficulties of the urban site. The library serves as a grand civic presence and source of public pride for the residents of Evanston.

• Honor Award for Design Excellence (AIA Philadelphia)
• Gold Medal for Excellence in Masonry (Chicago Building Congress)
• Preservation Evanston Awards (City of Evanston)