Mead Library Plaza
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Ayres worked with the City of Sheboygan to re-envision Mead Library Plaza. Ayres completed alternative concepts and construction documents for the site that introduced play and green space into the plaza experience while preserving the historic Lawrence Halprin fountain and repurposing art panels from a clock to help define the gathering space. The design integrates the plaza with the street and improves its connection to the iconic fountain by pulling some of the fountain design elements into the plaza. The objectives of the redesign included:
Preserve/enhance existing art components
Simplify pedestrian circulation
Create opportunities for patrons to enjoy the landscape
Integrate the site with the streetscape
Anchor the west end of the adjacent art district
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin awarded the project a 2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Award.
Project Information
Client's NameCity of Sheboygan
LocationSheboygan, WI
Primary ServiceInterior Design
MarketLocal Government