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DAVID A. HILL LIBRARY AT HARPER COLLEGE

Palatine, Il

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Project Overview

David A. Hill Library – Harper College, Palatine, Illinois serves as a central academic and resource hub for the campus, combining library collections, study spaces, collaborative learning areas, and digital media facilities. As part of a modernization effort, the library underwent extensive renovations to improve accessibility, expand functional spaces, and integrate new technologies, creating a flexible learning environment that supports both students and faculty. The project emphasized transparency, natural light, and durable materials to reinforce the library’s role as a cornerstone of campus life.

G&L Associates contributed architectural metal systems expertise and building envelope coordination for the library’s exterior components. Working with the architect and construction team, G&L helped ensure that metal façade systems and exterior assemblies met performance, durability, and aesthetic requirements. Their involvement contributed to a cohesive exterior expression that aligned with the building’s modernized interior and long-term functional goals.

Location

Palatine, Il

Total Size

1,635 sq/ft

Contractor

Pepper Construction

Architect

Legat Architects

Dealer

G & L Associates, Inc

Product

Centria / Intercept Entyre Clay