Duke University – Lilly Library

Durham, North Carolina

Opened in 1927 as the Woman’s College Library, Lilly Library has long anchored Duke’s East Campus and now prepares for a transformational renovation and expansion.

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Legacy Spaces + Contemporary Setting

The design enlarges the building to 66,000 square feet, adding 200 seats, technology-rich project rooms, maker space, and a café to serve Duke’s growing FirstYear Experience.

A carefully matched palette of brick, marble, and glass preserves the Georgian character while recasting Lilly as a bright, collaborative hub.

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Duke University – Lilly Library

Opened in 1927 as the Woman’s College Library, Lilly Library has long anchored Duke’s East Campus and now prepares for a transformational renovation and expansion.

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Gallery

Legacy Spaces + Contemporary Setting

The design enlarges the building to 66,000 square feet, adding 200 seats, technology-rich project rooms, maker space, and a café to serve Duke’s growing FirstYear Experience.

A carefully matched palette of brick, marble, and glass preserves the Georgian character while recasting Lilly as a bright, collaborative hub.

EXPLORE PROCESS

Duke University – Lilly Library

Opened in 1927 as the Woman’s College Library, Lilly Library has long anchored Duke’s East Campus and now prepares for a transformational renovation and expansion.

Legacy Spaces + Contemporary Setting

Duke University – Lilly Library

Legacy Spaces + Contemporary Setting

Opened in 1927 as the Woman’s College Library, Lilly Library has long anchored Duke’s East Campus and now prepares for a transformational renovation and expansion.