This large complex was brought into scale with the rest of the campus by its division into four wings and an overall height of two stories above grade, achieved by placing the third level library below grade. Daylight was conveyed into this level by a ten-foot-wide, glass roof that extends the entire perimeter of the library wing. The library enclosed 50,000 square feet in the building, accommodating 552,000 volumes and a seating capacity of 400.

The four wings form a courtyard that is the complex's central organizing feature. The main interior hallway of the building encircles the courtyard, giving the building a clear and memorable organization. On an emotional level, the south-facing courtyard collects the ambiance of the morning sun and a sense of community. Café tables, chairs, benches, and blossoming shade trees adorn the courtyard's lawn and add to the attraction of this enclave. On both a symbolic and functional level, the courtyard provides a forum for public life, a yard for the court, in effect.