1st Place 2010 Masonry Institute of Washington Honor Award
As a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Burien and the heart of the 6-parcel Town Square development, the 58,000 square foot building of masonry, natural stone, glass and metal provides a flagship regional library for the King County Library System on the lower two floors and a new City Hall for the City of Burien on the upper floor. The engaging exterior is designed to expose the programs and internal activity to passersby and to complement activities in the adjacent 1-acre park. The project opened in fall of 2009 and is on target to achieve silver LEED certification.