Project Description:
The Ilsley Library’s original building was completed in 1924 in Middlebury, VT. Over the years, it has expanded twice to accommodate the growing demand for library services and resources. However, the current structure is no longer able to meet the dynamic needs of the community.
The Ilsley 100 Project Team was formed in early 2022 to address the facility’s challenges. Working closely with the Middlebury Selectboard, a plan was devised to upgrade and expand the iconic Carnegie-style library to provide a modern, state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the heart of the community. The design of the new expansion complements the existing historically significant structure.
In August of 2023, ReArch Company, in partnership with Wiemann Lamphere Architects, was selected as the Design Build team for this transformational renovation and expansion project. The proposed two-story mass timber addition features a new entry, designated spaces for varying age groups, a community room, a rooftop garden, and new bathrooms, as well as a new mechanical system and an elevator. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space everyone can enjoy today and into the foreseeable future.
The project will go to bond vote in May of 2024 and, pending its success is slated for a late 2024 construction start.
Project Details
Wiemann Lamphere Architects
