Hamilton Central Library and Farmers’ Market

Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Library and Farmers Market Exterior 01

Hamilton Public Library and Farmers Market Concept

Hamilton Public Library and Framers Market Interior 01

Hamilton Public Library and Farmers Market Exterior 02

Hamilton Public Library and Farmers Market Interior 02

Hamilton Public Library and Farmers Market Interior 03

Hamilton Public Library and Farmers Market Interior 04

This major renovation in downtown Hamilton rejuvenates the existing facility through the reorganisation of both program elements: the first two stories are re-clad in glazed curtain wall while an addition is placed at the northwest corner to reconfigure the main entry. The resulting transparent, glowing, horizontal slab reconnects the library to the market and to the new street edge, projecting the life and vitality of the library and market the city and its inhabitants. This project was completed as an association between RDHA and local Hamilton firm dpAi, with Tyler Sharp acting as Design Architect for the project.

Team: Principal & Design Director Tyler Sharp, Bob Goyeche, Scott Waugh.

2014 Chicago Athenaeum International Award of Excellence

2012 Ontario Library Association Award of Excellence

2012 Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Award

2011 OAA Award for Design Excellence

2011 Design Exchange National Bronze Medal

2009 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence Notable Mention