Skyway Library Receives 2018 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Design Award

The glass enclosed private study room at Skyway Library provides acoustic privacy while maintaining views.

In November 2018, Principal Matt Aalfs and Associate Kate Weiland had the honor of attending the 2018 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Design Awards in Honolulu to celebrate the Skyway Library winning the Merit Award. We loved the jury comments this project received:

“This library has concept and clarity that defines an uplifting project. There was a community dialogue that was really a key component of the process. It was a really terrific example of a purposeful and mission-driven program that was handled with elegance and a sense of responsibility. What was accomplished on a modest budget made the case that there’s a lot you can do for very little. Also, we love the blue exterior; it was a really gutsy move.”

This project for the King County Library System also received the 2018 AIA Washington Civic Design award. Learn more about Skyway Library here: http://www.buildingwork.design/projects/skyway-library/