Edmonton Public Library

The 14,000 square feet of metal panels are coated in a Valflon® finish supplied by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings in the color TOB Black.
This rich, vibrant and high-gloss color is a fluoropolymer FEVE resin-based coating that offers outstanding color consistency, protection against weathering, chal… Read More

The building further embraces the library’s natural setting with additional design elements. Expansive 180-foot windows on the eastern side of the building overlook the breathtaking views of the bordering ravine, while wood-screen clerestories permit additional natural light to flow into the library… Read More

The captivating design of the Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch has been recognized by those even outside of the city’s community.
The building has received the following awards: the 2020 AIA/ALA Library Building Award; the 2020 Prairie Design Award – Institution; and the 2019 Wood Design Meri… Read More

With access to views of the ravine, available innovative technology and a sophisticated design, the Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch has become a central space for the community. The inclusive space, paired with the striking exterior aesthetic achieved through metal panels coated with the bol… Read More

Libraries connect individuals to incredible stories, educational resources, and their communities.
The Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch in Canada takes its connectivity a step further, as the structure brings the city’s urban areas and the neighboring Fulton Ravine together.
Photography Credit… Read More

Architects from Group2, the prime consultant, and Patkau Architects, the design architect group, teamed up to bring the 12,000 SF library to life, leaning into environmental influences.
The completed design of the building is comprised of three “zones”, which run parallel to each other. The zones in… Read More

Reflecting the surrounding environment, natural wood clads the interior ceilings, interspersed with long, thin vertical lights – brightening the space.
The wooden materials are also found on the exterior, at the bottom of the peaks formed from the building envelope’s sharp angular design. This desig… Read More

The 14,000 square-feet of metal panels are coated in a Valflon® finish supplied by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings in the color TOB Black.
This rich, vibrant and high-gloss color is a fluoropolymer FEVE resin-based coating that offers outstanding color consistency, protection against weathering, chal… Read More

The building further embraces the library’s natural setting with additional design elements. Expansive 180-foot windows on the eastern side of the building overlook the breathtaking views of the bordering ravine, while wood-screen clerestories permit additional natural light to flow into the library… Read More

The captivating design of the Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch has been recognized by those even outside of the city’s community. The building has received the following awards: the 2020 AIA/ALA Library Building Award; the 2020 Prairie Design Award – Institution; and the 2019 Wood Design Meri… Read More

With access to views of the ravine, available innovative technology, and a sophisticated design, the Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch has become a central space for the community. The inclusive space, paired with the striking exterior aesthetic achieved through metal panels coated with the bo… Read More

Libraries connect individuals to incredible stories, educational resources, and their communities. The Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch in Canada takes its connectivity a step further, as the structure brings the city’s urban areas and the neighboring Fulton Ravine together.
Photography Credit… Read More