The Imagination Center is a multi-agency collaboration encompassing the City of Madison, the Madison Public Library System, and Madison Parks, at Reindahl Park on the city’s northeast side. The 91-acre park is located near the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Portage Road. Based on findings from the library system’s 2016 plan for strategic growth, the Imagination Center closes the gap for library services in the area, with many residents seeking a place that offers not just books but services like citizenship and immigration resources, community gathering spaces, and literacy assistance.
The architectural design focuses on creating a safe place for social interaction, civic engagement, and cultural expression. The form of the building intentionally reacts to the constraints on the site and the effort to preserve existing mature trees, and as such creates unique indoor and outdoor spaces. The angularity of the entry canopy pays homage to an open book and a three-color palette of Trespa cladding was custom fitted to work within a creative pattern that plays off the “Imagination” while keeping installation costs in budget. The expansive windows, with decorative sunscreens, offering shade without limited broad views of the park, and make a seamless transition from inside to out.
The Imagination Center is designed to LEED-Silver standards.
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
