Frisco Public Library

Frisco, Texas

From Rocket Stacks to Book Stacks, a True Transformation

Frisco’s first stand-alone library is a unique adaptive reuse project, transforming a warehouse into a civic cornerstone for the entire community.

Adaptive Reuse of Former Rocket Factory
Celebrates Ecological Site History
Evokes Regional Architectural Style
Innovative Maker Space
Activatable Community Spaces

Today’s libraries are public spaces evolving into modern-day community centers, bringing people together through a pride of place. To resonate with the residents of Frisco, this new gathering space needed to reflect the innovation of the city, celebrate the Blackland Prairie region, and support a strong demand underscored by circulation numbers double that of the average library system in Texas.

Frisco Public Library’s design gives a former rocket facility new life, transforming it into a vibrant community space that prioritizes flexibility with all bookshelves on wheels for easier retrieval and organization. By maintaining visual clarity, enhanced acoustic comfort, and numerous flexible uses, the library is more than just “a place to borrow books” but a place to learn, connect, meet, explore, and dream big. The building reflects the library’s mission statement, “inspiring intellect, curiosity, and imagination.”

Frisco Public Library was designed with the communal spirit in mind, and visitors see that reflected in its architecture and welcoming ambiance. The library promotes collaboration, discussion, and creative expression. It is a hub for innovation, learning, and creativity that provides an immersive experience for everyone who walks through its doors. The community longed for a library that could meet the needs of the community, and since its opening weekend with more than 30,000 visitors, the needs have been met.

A building with a few people sitting outside.

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When we started planning this new library, we wanted it to become a source of community pride for the community of Frisco. I think we’ve exceeded anyone’s expectations. I think there’s going to be a lot of ‘wow’ moments from the public when they walk through those doors the first time.

—Jeff Cheney, City of Frisco Mayor

A large room with many books on shelves and people standing in it.

A large room with a skeleton and people in it.

A group of people sitting on a couch in a room with a large colorful slide.

A group of people sitting at tables in a room with a large green wall.

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