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Opening of Central Library Marks the Completion of Deschutes Public Library System Updates

Photo of the staircase and hanging art piece in the interior space of Central Library

On May 11, excited community members lined up for the much-anticipated opening of Central Library, the brand-new flagship facility for the Deschutes Public Library system. Designed by Miller Hull and STEELE Associates Architects, the library implements bilingual sign standards developed by Mayer/Reed. Home to more than the book collections, the impressive new building offers creative and co-working spaces, a teen room, children’s space designed by Plus And Greater Than, maker space and coffee shop.

Helping Shape the Future of Portland’s Waterfront

We’re excited to be featured in a recent Portland Monthly article about the future of Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Portland’s relationship to the riverfront.

The article highlights our Central City Waterfront Urban Design Study which explores ways the waterfront district can evolve into a more active, inclusive and connected part of our city. Mayer/Reed Principal Shannon Simms, who led the study, continues to be a driving force for change, facilitating workshops with the local design community, city officials and interested citizens. Read the full article in Portland Monthly.

PCC Health Technology Building West Expansion Complete

On May 5 in Portland, Portland Community College marked the completion of the Health Technology Building West at the Sylvania Campus. Delivered through a design-build collaboration between Woofter Bolch Architecture, Fortis Construction and MIXdesign, the facility expands hands-on healthcare training opportunities for students across the region. Mayer/Reed implemented and expanded existing sign standards to support clear navigation, including within the facility’s new all-user locker rooms.

Feature Wall Welcomes Visitors to The Loop

Photo of staircase and wall graphic at Moorhead Public Library. In the foreground, people are working at computers.

In Moorhead, Minnesota, the new Moorhead Public Library and Community Center opened on April 8 as part of The Loop, a vibrant mixed-use space developed by the City of Moorhead and the Lake Agassiz Regional Library. The Loop is the first opening in series of projects fulfilling a masterplan to remove a defunct shopping mall and parking lots, return to the city grid and create a new civic hub with adjacent park. Alongside JLG Architects and Miller Hull, Mayer/Reed worked with the client to create the facility brand, The Loop, named for the iconic walking loop that circles the upper level of the building, providing a place to walk during the harsh Midwest winter. Mayer/Reed designed the building identity, collection wayfinding and a two-story feature wall celebrating the community’s connection to the Red River.