Oak Brook Public Library

The young adult section of the library is separated from the rest with the use of medium oak shelving with black end panels, giving it an edgier feel for the younger audience.

Overview

Oak Brook Public Library needed to be a place where the community could come together. Located at one end of the village's athletic complex, this library is distinguished by its architectural design. Bretford helped create a beautiful space for the Oak Brook community.

Location

Oak Brook, IL

Environment

Public Library

The Dilemma

A rotunda and skylight in the center of this 24,000 sq-ft building was to be the main focal point of the library. Visual separation among sections was also key to this installation.

The Solution

Legacy Library components were Bretford's solution for Oak Brook. This included placing a large multimedia center under the rotunda in the center of the library. Medium oak shelving along with different colored end panels were the solution to separating the sections of the library. Bretford was able to help create a large meeting room which accommodates community activities.