Boise West Branch Library

Boise, Idaho

FFA has recently completed design development for a new 15,000 square foot branch library in Boise, Idaho. The programming of the City of Boise West Branch Library will be used as semi-prototypical design criteria for future branches. Located on what was a neglected retail strip, the facility will serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of the surrounding area and will include meeting spaces for the community which will be available for after-hours gatherings and events. The building design maximizes daylighting, utilizing a 25-foot-high glass curtain wall as well as a series of skylights over the main reading room. The city's goal is for the project to achieve a LEED Silver or Gold certification. Construction is slated to begin in May 2008 and is anticipated to be complete in May 2009.