MPL2: Port Credit Branch Library, Mississaugs, Ontario. Completed 2011. The Port Credit Branch Library is located along Lakeshore Road, the main commerical street of the old town of Port Credit, now a part of the greater Mississauga area. The canopy system creates a collonade which engages the main street to the south, a park setting to the north and west and a parking area to the east. This project incorporates a small addition of new building area on the west side of the facility. This new area creates more space for a back of house staff work room. Further to this, the addition allows for a complete opening up of the existing collection area. A large reading atrium has been placed at the west end of this area. The west wall of this space has been demolished and replaced with floor to ceiling glass from which to view the park and the Credit River beyond. Once again, a material vocabulary of transparency is utilized for increased sight lines and views within the facility and to the surrounding area. These views are complimented by a neutral, white backdrop, interspersed by accents of vibrant reds and oranges. The use of an open plan, great abundance of natural light, vibrant colours and views inside and out help to re-invigorate a delapidated facility and inspire and encourage a new generation of library users. Awards and Publications: 2012 Governor General's Medal in Architecture. 2012 Canadian Architect magazine. Governor General's Medals - Feature project. May 2012 Edition.
