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The project sits on a three-acre site and includes offices, conference rooms, an asphalt parking lot and a green roof among other sustainable features.
Daylight permeates the space with an extensive amount of exterior glazing creating a connection with the exterior landscape.
![Johnson County Monticello Library kids play area](https://dfw.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/035_TCEP_Monticello_Kids_0424.jpg)
![Johnson county monticello library outdoor seating terrace](https://dfw.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/026_TCEP_Monticello_RoofDeck_1327.jpg)
The library pushes the boundaries on the term “library” providing a place for citizens to come experience some of the latest technology, schedule community meetings and utilize maker spaces while maintaining ample areas to cozy up with a good book.
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![Johnson County Monticello library workroom with computers](https://dfw.mccowngordon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/038_TCEP_Monticello_Workroom_0200.jpg)
The modern design features an open concept allowing for flexibility as the community’s needs change.