LIBRARY AND ACTIVE LIVING CENTER AT AFTON RIDGE | HBM Architects

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CABARRUS COUNTY

LIBRARY AND ACTIVE LIVING CENTER AT AFTON RIDGE

Kannapolis, North Carolina

HBM | Design Architect, Interior Designer
Silling Architects | Architect of Record

Visitors gather outside the Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, showcasing its modern design with a welcoming glass facade and extended roofline.

A crowd celebrates the grand opening of the Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, marked by speeches, balloons, and a ribbon-cutting.

Local officials and library staff celebrate the opening of the Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, cutting the ribbon at the main entrance.

A bright, modern lobby welcomes guests with comfortable seating, warm wood accents, and sleek lighting at Cabarrus County Library.

The Cabarrus County Library provides open, tech-equipped workspaces with public computers, modern lighting, and flexible seating.

Visitors explore the newly opened Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, designed for community connection and learning.

Two teenagers browse the young adult section, flipping through a book together in a vibrant green-walled library space.

Rows of colorful books line the children’s library, with natural light streaming in and soft seating areas inviting young readers.

Bright, playful shelving and cozy seating define the children’s section, featuring board books, stuffed animals, and computer stations.

Custom wooden slat feature wall with built-in book displays and greenery, adding warmth and function to the welcoming interior of Afton Ridge Library.

A guided tour of the fitness area introduces visitors to the gym’s equipment, including treadmills, strength machines, and free weights.

Bright, multi-purpose space with floor-to-ceiling windows, a badminton setup, and a retractable screen, ideal for recreation and events at Afton Ridge.

A spacious, sunlit activity room with high ceilings features a projector screen, fitness equipment, and games like cornhole.

Outdoor bocce and shuffleboard courts with sleek blue canopy shades and seating, creating an inviting recreational space at Afton Ridge Library & Active Living Center.

A large crowd gathers outside the modern glass facade of Afton Ridge Library & Active Living Center, celebrating its grand opening in a dynamic community space.

Modern glass-front library with a cantilevered roof and landscaped entry, blending sustainability and contemporary design at Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center.

A sleek, contemporary library and active living center with expansive glass facades, lush landscaping, and a pedestrian-friendly entry designed for community engagement.

A spacious, light-filled library and wellness hub with a striking overhanging roof, sustainable landscaping, and seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity.

A welcoming approach to the library and active living center, featuring modern architectural elements, natural green spaces, and a community-centered design.

The modern glass entryway features a cantilevered roof with wood paneling and black steel columns, creating an inviting and dynamic first impression.

Visitors gather outside the Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, showcasing its modern design with a welcoming glass facade and extended roofline.

A crowd celebrates the grand opening of the Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, marked by speeches, balloons, and a ribbon-cutting.

Local officials and library staff celebrate the opening of the Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, cutting the ribbon at the main entrance.

A bright, modern lobby welcomes guests with comfortable seating, warm wood accents, and sleek lighting at Cabarrus County Library.

The Cabarrus County Library provides open, tech-equipped workspaces with public computers, modern lighting, and flexible seating.

Visitors explore the newly opened Cabarrus County Library & Active Living Center, designed for community connection and learning.

Two teenagers browse the young adult section, flipping through a book together in a vibrant green-walled library space.

Rows of colorful books line the children’s library, with natural light streaming in and soft seating areas inviting young readers.

Bright, playful shelving and cozy seating define the children’s section, featuring board books, stuffed animals, and computer stations.

Custom wooden slat feature wall with built-in book displays and greenery, adding warmth and function to the welcoming interior of Afton Ridge Library.

A guided tour of the fitness area introduces visitors to the gym’s equipment, including treadmills, strength machines, and free weights.

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