Rockville Library

The Rockville Library is a 100,000 s.f., three story, civic focal point located at the heart of the new Town Center. 

A Pedestrian Plaza is the focal point of the downtown redevelopment. This plaza includes open space, a fountain and a band shell, as well as an area of shade under a tree canopy. The library has state-of-the-art energy conserving glass that visually connects the interior spaces with the activities happening outside.

The undulating facade of the library along Maryland Avenue was created to give the library a dramatic distinction from surrounding rectilinear buildings and pays homage to the mapping of the human genome which took place in  Rockville in the year 2000.

The central atrium space has energy conserving LED lighting inviting people up to the second floor via the dramatic curving stair. The floor of the atrium is a terrazzo mosaic art installation also commemorating the mapping of the human genome. 

The 100,000 s.f. facility includes:
• 66,000 s.f. 2-story library
• 18,000 s.f. 3rd floor library
   headquarters
• 17,000 s.f. retail and leasable
   tenant office space
• Children’s library
• Media room
• Community room
• Transit -oriented development