The Hive

The Hive is a non-traditional library centered around arts education and free, public event space?no books or computers here! Taking cues from its 1950?s era commercial strip context, The Hive is both ?building as billboard? and ?art as activator? where BIPOC makers-in-residence occupy storefronts that engage the community.
The jury applauded the very economical creation of a compelling project. Efficient and thoughtful approaches through aspects like supergraphics and garage doors result in a space that is effective and very user-friendly. The project team completed extensive community engagement with all stakeholders; the result is a facility that serves as a creative model to engage targeted underserved communities. The project excels in well-being, integration, and equitable communities; it is also notable that the project is designed for inevitable change to continue to meet the needs of the community over time.