This was a 2nd year studio design project. Brownsville Public Library was a design project with a focus on integrating the educational, social, and community aspects of a library as a way to attract more visitors and strengthen the small community of Brownsville, OR. Through extension of the structure to the landscape, a public outdoor gathering and reading area was shaped for the library. Innovative shading device design, maximized natural day lighting and creating a warm and welcoming reading area were among main design considerations.