The Rountree Neighborhood in Springfield, MO had a vacant lot near a rail road crossing. The purpose of this project was to design an acoustically sound space. My approach to this problem was to embrace the railroad and exploit its unique characteristics. A triple pane glass facade would showcase the train but also mitigate the volume of noise that penetrated into the space. The major programmatic elements of this project included storage for books, a cafe, and a children's play area.
