In 2019 and 2020, JXTA’s Tactical, Environmental Design, and Graphic Design labs worked on several aspects of the North Regional Library redesign. This is a prime example of a project that spans several labs. The early engagement was led by Tactical; which focused on what library spaces the community needed and where they should go. Based on that initial information, further data was collected on how those spaces should function and feel. Our Graphics Lab then took this information and used it to create designs for indoor wall graphics. Our Environmental Design Lab created designs for the outdoor walls and also bike racks in the outdoor spaces.

The labs worked with Bentz Thompson Rietow architects, Damon Farber landscape architects, and Hennepin County on this project.