A twilight exterior view of the award-winning Kanawha County Public Library Main Library in Charleston, West Virginia. HBM Architects balanced historic restoration with modern design, pairing the beautifully preserved landmark exterior with a brightly illuminated modern addition. The project earned a 2023 AIA West Virginia Honor Award and a 2023 AIA Cleveland Honor Award for its transformative approach to historic civic spaces.

An exterior evening photo of the Kanawha County Public Library Main Library in Charleston, WV, designed by HBM Architects. The striking view highlights the restored historic facade alongside a glowing, modern glass-and-steel addition lit up against the twilight sky. Recipient of both a 2023 AIA West Virginia Honor Award and a 2023 AIA Cleveland Honor Award, the project seamlessly integrates historic preservation with forward-looking public architecture.