Columbus Landmarks names winner of city’s best urban design project


Columbus Landmarks has honored this year's pick for the best in urban design in its annual James B. Recchie Design Award program.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library's new Northside Branch beat out four other finalists for the prestigious award, now in its 29th year. The branch at 1423 North High St. was designed by NBBJ.

Landmarks lauded the building for its "bold form" and open spaces.

“This building with its open and transparent design; thoughtful details like the lighting of the book collection…

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