Spokane, WA

The Hive, Spokane Public Library

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Services
Features
Pedestrian‑focused, traffic‑calmed site design
Integration with existing Libby Center campus
Makerspaces, training rooms, and virtual learning studios
Podcasting, conference, and office spaces
Collaboration between SPS and Spokane Public Library
Awards & Recognition
2020
AIA Citation Award – Design Awards, Unbuilt Category (Integrus)
AIA Spokane
2022
AIA Honor Award – Seattle Design Awards (Integrus)
AIA Seattle
AIA Merit Award – Civic Design Awards, Built Category
AIA Washington
ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Award (Integrus)
American Library Association/International Interior Design Association
The Hive at Libby Center expands creative learning opportunities

AHBL’s civil engineering and landscape architecture teams helped shape a pedestrian‑friendly, traffic‑calmed site that seamlessly integrates the new addition with the existing Libby Center. “The Hive” provides four makerspace studios, three training rooms, and dedicated areas for virtual learning and teacher training—including a podcast studio, conference space, and offices.

Developed through collaboration between Spokane Public Library and Spokane Public Schools and funded by SPS’s 2018 bond, The Hive creates a flexible, innovative environment that supports creativity, professional development, and community connection.

 

Photos: Lara Swimmer

Teaming Partners

  • Owner: Spokane Public Library and Spokane Public Schools
  • Architect: Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning Inc.
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