architectural rendering of the plaza entrance to MSEL
Rendering of the approach to the Beach entry plaza
architectural rendering of library lobby entrance
Rendering of the welcome atrium on M-level, looking up to Q-level entrance
architectural rendering of building facade
Rendering of entrance from Keyser Quad, with new walkable skylight

Natural Light

The renovated building will offer seating filled with natural light all the way down to D-Level, thanks to an open stairwell with glass walls and skylights.

Architectural rendering
Rendering of cross section, showing glass-enclosed grand staircase with a walkable skylight bringing natural daylight into subterranean study spaces
library floor plan with highlighted areas
Floor plan for C-Level highlighting new features included in the renovation plan.

Open Spaces

The renovation will decompress the library with double-height spaces and transparent sound barriers.

architectural rendering of people sitting at tables in a reading room
Rendering of new double-height grand reading room on C-level
architectural rendering of a hallway with tables and chairs
Rendering of Q-level, looking north toward new graduate student space

Gathering Spaces

architectural rendering of a hallway with tables and chairs
Rendering of Q-level, looking south toward new events room
architectural rendering of people sitting in rows of chairs in a conference room
Rendering of new events room, a vibrant convening space for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement
architectural rendering of an entrance to MSEL
Rendering of the new Beach entry plaza, a sunken courtyard with lush greenery offering space for seating and gatherings while providing universal access to the library