Deschutes County Central Library at Stevens Ranch by Miller Hull and STEELE Associates Opens 2026

Scheduled for completion in 2026, the new Deschutes County Central Library at Stevens Ranch in Oregon spans more than 9,200 square meters across three levels and is designed by The Miller Hull Partnership together with the local firm STEELE Associates. The mass timber structure is conceived to host learning, creativity, collaborative work and community activity under one roof, accommodating a wide range of modern life and study needs. The project team includes general contractor Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company; civil engineer HWA, Inc.; structural engineer KPFF Consulting Engineers; mechanical and electrical engineer Interface Engineering; landscape architect Walker Macy, LLC; lighting designer Blanca Lighting Design; signage firm Mayer Reed, Inc.; early learning environments specialist Plus and Greater Than; acoustic engineer Tenor Engineering Group; envelope consultant Morrison Hershfield; and accessibility consultant Studio Pacifica. Artist John Grade contributed artwork to the building. Kevin Scott is credited as photographer, and the project is documented at 100,000 square feet. The scheme was submitted by the design team and curated by Susanna Moreira.