The library occupies a wooded site in the Maple Valley community near the foothills of the Cascades. This library was designed to live with its surroundings rather than replace a wonderful environment. The parking lot winds around the largely preserved forest offering glimpses of the building beyond. Large vine maples frame the entry to the library. Once inside, tall corner windows and high clerestories continue the presence of the forest. Natural materials that make up the structure of the building are revealed inside and out, providing a rich tapestry within the library and
a fitting counterpoint to the natural
environment outside.

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