New Ottawa Public Library Design

The new Ottawa Public Library designed by Diamond Schmitt Associates and KWC Architects is designed to be joined with the Library and Archives of Canada (LAC) as a partnership under a single building. This modern library is set to open to the citizens of Ottawa in 2024. A goal of the new building is to create a space that engages with its community and provides a place for knowledge in the city. They will achieve this through its wide use of glass and translucent walls and open floorplan that will welcome its visitors. Additionally, the consideration of greenspaces, cyclists, pedestrians, and climate-resilient strategies will offer social and innovative growth with Ottawa's community.