The design channels this communal pride, reaching out to welcome the community through carefully placed frames that create connections to the outdoors, adjacent community center, and nearby houses. A sawtooth facade along the west elevation angles library patron views to the northwest toward the nearby park and reflects movement along the active street. The building’s exterior materials and exposed interior structure reflect the industrial surroundings, while the interior features wood insertions for warmth and a sense of home. Purple, which symbolizes wisdom, independence, and creativity, is used as a unifying accent color. A central skylight illuminates the shared interior space and offsets Ohio’s traditionally gray skies.