When a library remains part of the evening street, reading is only one of the possibilities it makes visible. Its welcome depends on access, atmosphere and a clear public role.
Reusing a building begins with understanding it. Structure, previous alterations, daylight and the surrounding street all help determine which new uses might fit.
A rooftop can offer another way to use space, but a successful garden starts with the building, access and the people who will care for it through changing seasons.