The Pierce Reading Room, a central study spot in Georgetown University’s Lauinger Library, closed January 2025 to undergo a major expansion and renovation. This month, Library staff were invited to walk through the construction zone halfway through its makeover.
The most notable changes were the removal of a wall to the south and the tiled ceiling, revealing a grand view of the Potomac River to the South and an exposed concrete grid above. Beyond expanding and visually updating the space, the renovation will create a mix of informal study and small group collaboration rooms, as well as a new Digital Lab with a large-format video wall for interactive teaching and learning and special events.
Construction is anticipated to be completed in December 2025.
