From the 2024 Educational Interiors Showcase: Shapiro Library Third Floor Renovation

As the most heavily trafficked floor of the main undergraduate library at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, the newly renovated third floor of the Shapiro Library is a hub of activity that joins users into a shared experience. The library is home to digital scholarship consultation areas, and collaboration and study space. It also features display areas and pop-up space for events and exhibits. To complement the architectural elements of the space, the design has a sophisticated material palette with soft textures and simple forms to create a comfortable, tranquil environment. Layered textures and flexible furniture capitalize on the connection to nature through views outside, providing a biophilic sensibility. 

Read more about the Shapiro Library Third Floor Renovation and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.