All too often, immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and other “outsiders” receive temporary attention rather than lasting importance; they are given gifts instead of rights. Responding to the specific needs of Glendale, a city west of I-15 near Salt Lake City, this library reacts to the ways in which urban planning can unknowingly create barriers.

Rather than designing for the disposability of immigrant and refugee communities, children, and the elderly, this project strives to create permanent, inclusive spaces where our communities can thrive.