Lilly Library Renovation
Bloomington, Indiana
Lilly Library sits in the heart of Indiana University’s Bloomington campus. The historically significant building houses some 460,000 books, 120,000 pieces of sheet music, and more than 8.5 million manuscripts. In 2019, funding was secured to provide much-needed renovations to the entire building. This project reinvigorates the library and elevates its capacity to preserve rare materials, protect library holdings, and educate visitors. The exterior now boasts refinished limestone, bronze detailing, and bronze doors, inviting the community to explore the history within. Each floor plan is unique, and many of the original aspects of the building were preserved, including the restoration of all the wood finishes and coffered ceilings. New classroom space was added to the previously unused lower level; the additional space was created by updating and condensing the library’s antiquated mechanical systems. The library’s well-known reading room now displays a mural that pays tribute to many of the great authors and playwrights whose works reside at the library.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
Shrout Tate Wilson Consulting Engineers; Strauser Construction
Cost per Sq Ft
$248.00
Featured in
2022 Educational Interiors Showcase
Category
Renovation
Interior category
Libraries/Media Centers
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