Midland Library

The Midland Library serves as a vital cultural and educational hub for Portland, Oregon's community. Designed by Bora Architecture & Interiors, the project represents a contemporary vision for public library spaces - places that foster learning, creativity, and community connection.

The building's exterior becomes a defining feature of the neighborhood, with custom artwork that wraps the façade and soffit, transforming the structure into a landmark that celebrates the intersection of art, education, and public architecture. This bold design approach reflects Portland's commitment to creating civic spaces that inspire and engage residents while serving as gathering places for knowledge and discovery.

Fundermax's Individualdécor panels were essential to realizing the architects' vision for this complex artistic installation. The custom artwork required meticulous coordination across both vertical façade surfaces and horizontal soffits, with the longest continuous panel run exceeding 130 feet.

This ambitious scope demanded exceptional precision in panel fabrication, layout, and installation to ensure the artwork flowed seamlessly across multiple surfaces and panel joints.

Through close collaboration between Architectural Systems Incorporated, Fundermax, and Bora Architecture & Interiors, the team developed a detailed layout strategy that allowed the custom graphics to transition fluidly across the building envelope.

The panels were mounted using an aluminum subframe system with color-matched fasteners, maintaining visual continuity throughout the installation.

Fundermax's ability to deliver large-format custom printed panels with exacting tolerances made it possible to execute this intricate design without compromising the artistic integrity of the vision, transforming the library into a true work of public art.