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Grosse Pointe Public Library - Ewald Branch

MarxModa was pleased to partner with Quinn Evans and the Grosse Pointe Public Library on the design of their renovated Ewald Branch.

The interior of the Ewald Branch with rows of long wooden tables surrounded by wooden Agati chairs.

An image of the children's section with custom wood bookcases, blue ottomans, blue sofas, and artistic circular overhead lighting.

An image of the computer stations in the children's section with black task chairs that have green seats lined up in front of a ledge with computers.

An image of the main study area with rows of long wood tables with lamps inset in the surface, each surrounded by wood chairs.

An image of the center of the library with a view of the study tables and chairs and the central lounge area with blue chairs and wood coffee tables.

An image of the wood paneled circulation desk above which hangs Nelson Bubble Lamps that are different shapes and heights.

An image of a lounge area with moss green rocking chairs, a standing power tower, and low blue lounge chairs.

An image of the visitor lounge with blue booth seating, wooden chairs, a mixture of square and rectangular tables and a living wall.

An image of the visitor lounge with a long wooden table and wooden chairs in front of a living green plant-filled wall and wall mounted bookshelves.

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Goal

To create a library of the future that would serve as a community living room for Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods patrons and visitors. Quinn Evans provided interior enhancements including improved lines of sight and safety at the main entrance, a new centrally located circulation and reference desk, updates for administrative areas, a new visitor lounge with living wall, and an interior refresh of finishes, while MarxModa provided decorative focal lights at the new single service desk and supportive furniture throughout the revitalized building.

Scope

Administrative areas, study rooms, lounge areas, an adult area, a youth area, and a lobby.

Featured Products

Herman Miller Canvas Wall Workstations. JSI Whim Chairs, SitOnIt Novo Task Chairs, TMC Whistler Lounge Chairs, JSI Indie Rockers, Herman Miller Swoop Lounge Chairs, Allermuir Pebble Stools, Agati Etta Chairs, Herman Miller Everywhere Tables, National Wixler Coffee Tables, Herman Miller Nelson Bubble Lamps, Peter Pepper Literature Displays, and Herman Miller Ode Lamps.

Location: Grosse Pointe, MI

Architecture & Design Partner: Quinn Evans

The library is a key element to our community, here in Grosse Pointe. It really has been a joy to work on this renovation and to get to design and create functional and innovative spaces that will continue to cultivate a community promoting literacy for lasting learning experiences. —Fatima Beacham, Senior Interior Designer, Quinn Evans