"Last Friday, Brooklyn Public Library officially broke ground on a brand-new Canarsie branch on Rockaway Parkway and the newly released renderings are a masterclass in good library architecture. The two-story, 11,000-square-foot building will double the existing library's public space and stand out as one of New York City's first public buildings constructed with mass timber, a sustainable, low-carbon approach that also happens to look gorgeous."
""Today we mark another important step toward providing Canarsie with a modern light-filled library with space for all to read, learn and explore new interests and career paths," said Linda E. Johnson, president and CEO of Brooklyn Public Library, in a release. "I extend my sincerest thanks to our elected leaders for helping us to build a library both for the books it will hold and the dreams they are sure to inspire.""
The new Canarsie Library is a two-story, 11,000-square-foot building that will double existing public space and use mass timber for low-carbon construction. Studio Joseph designed the building to be warm and open, with a dramatic, light-flooded facade intended to act as a neighborhood beacon after dark. Interior features include exposed timber, generous daylight, and clear sightlines to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere rather than an institutional feel. Months of community engagement with residents, patrons, and local groups informed the program and layout, which includes dedicated areas for adults, teens, and children to support families and students.
Read at Time Out New York
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