Renovation and Expansion, Centerville Public Library, Centerville, MA

Cape Associates worked with Catalyst Architects on the renovation and expansion of the Centerville Public Library. The exterior pairs white clapboard and a cupola with brick at the base, and a terrace with tables and umbrellas faces the landscaping.

Inside, warm wood shelving defines the reading rooms. Arched ceilings rise above long stacks, with tall windows and seating nooks near the glass. Carpeted floors and wood tables suit quiet study. Tall arched windows set into the shelving walls bring in daylight.

• Arched ceilings and wood shelving
• A children's room with colorful chairs and a window seat
• Glass-paned wood doors and trim
• A paneled circulation desk
• A reading room with a fireplace

Chandeliers and pendants light the rooms, and a hallway lined with shelves leads from one area to the next. Wood tones run from the shelving to the doors, tables and desk, giving the building a cohesive interior.