Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library Renovation — Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library (then MARBL), a 15,000 sq ft renovated space on the 10th floor of Emory University's Robert W. Woodruff Library in Atlanta, Georgia, opened in fall 2015 after a roughly 15-month renovation; Collins Cooper Carusi Architects designed the building renovation and HealyKohler Design designed the exhibits and interpretive media.
| Venue | Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2015 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| collins-cooper-carusi-architects | Architecture | now practices as DLR Group | Collins Cooper Carusi Architects |
| HealyKohler Design | Exhibit Design | |
| HealyKohler Design | Media Design & Software |
Description
The renovation created a branded and interpretive experience integrated with the building's architecture, including a secure Reading Room, Woodruff Commons, learning spaces, and gallery/exhibit areas featuring artifact collections, interactive media, and large-scale graphics guiding visitors through the archival research process.