Rendering of the renovated and expanded Lilly, including a new entrance on the southwest side of the building that will connect with the residential “backyard” of East Campus.The same view as above at twilight.Rendering of the main entrance atrium, with a new second-story balcony connecting the building’s two wings.Rendering of the Booklover’s Room on the first floor, a relaxed and warmly furnished space for casual reading.Rendering of the Carpenter Reading Room, which will appear much as it does today, with updated finishes and furnishings.Rendering of the new cafe-like commons, a place for students and faculty to meet over coffee. The added entrance on the southwest side of the building will open onto this space.Rendering of the terrace on the west side of the building, looking in towards the cafe.Rendering of the new open reading room on the second floor of the building.Rendering of the western (or back) side of the building, showing the new extension and terrace.Rendering of the renovated and expanded Lilly as approached from the south, showing the new extension behind the historic 1927 structure.Rendering of the renovated and expanded Lilly Library as approached from the northwest, showing the new loading dock and back terrace.
Floorplans
Level 1
Floorplan of Level 1, showing the outline of Lilly’s existing structure to the right of the dotted line and the planned extension to the left.
Level 2
Floorplan of Level 2, showing the outline of Lilly’s existing structure to the right of the dotted line and the planned extension to the left.
Lower Level
Floorplan of the Lower Level, where the majority of Lilly’s physical collections will be housed.
