Designed by Noll & Tam Architects, Los Gatos Library is nestled at the foot of a wooded hillside across from historic Pageant Park. This library is a centerpiece for the Town’s Civic Center. The design takes its inspiration from the lantern, which in architectural terms suggests an open structure of light material. Glazing, skylights, and louvers optimize daylight; at night, white and colored artificial illumination allows views into the library.
photography by © David Wakely
“I think MR. Andrew Carnegie would be satisfied with what this groundbreaking is about to produce. At the library, knowledge is available for take out. All you have to do is order.” said Lyn Dougherty, President of Friends of the Library.
photography by © David Wakely
Project Info:
Architects: Noll & Tam Architects
Location: Los Gatos, California, United States
Area: 29,240 m2
Project Year: 2012
Project Team: Christopher Noll, AIA, PIC
Photographs: David Wakely
Project Name: Los Gatos Library
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial