The Yonkers Public Library was conceived as an innovative and elegant structure. Multiple use of its spaces called for exceptional acoustics as well. AVL was brought onto the team to design acoustical solutions for the main areas of the library. 1. The main auditorium hinges on an outside wall of the building, located right next to a busy intersection. The space is also an asymmetrical room in terms of seating. Events that take place here include symphonic music, lectures, and other special proceedings. The design needed to be multi-purpose, specifically angled, and able to overcome the outside noise. 2. The large public gathering space is directly adjacent to the auditorium. This area needed to appear as all hard surfaces for the architectural and aesthetic design, while at the same time acoustically reduce the reverb time that such materials increase. 3. The atrium that runs along the main entrance to the library was also a concern. This area has a lofty ceiling and an extensive use of marble and limestone materials, which caused a high reverberation time. Other designs implemented in the library included acoustical isolation for the conference and board rooms, as well as general acoustic design within the library, all of which utilized a variety of special techniques. Post-project, the first large-scale event was their grand opening. This event included, among other special happenings, a dinner in the public gathering space outside the auditorium. With many people, tables and so forth in the space, their guests could comfortable converse with one another and easily be heard. We’ve had continual compliments on a job well done. Mission accomplished!