The design strategy was to expand the facility on the north façade to create a new public face for the library and enhance its street presence while creating a new canopy entry element that facilitates covered pedestrian access from every part of the parking area. The interior was completely rehabilitated. A significant portion of the original building shell was saved and integrated into the new design as a part of the LEED Silver Certification. The structure was reinforced to current Structural standards and the Mechanical and Electrical systems were all replaced to meet current performance and LEED standards.