Library board reviews 'Endless Canopy' design for Robinson Courtyard renovation

May 20, 2026

Architects and the artist team presented 'Endless Canopy,' a tensile-art canopy and integrated landscape plan for the Robinson Courtyard at the main library. Board members praised the design, asked about maintenance and staging, and were told a contractor selection is in final Metro-contract steps.

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Designers presented 'Endless Canopy,' a custom tensile canopy and integrated landscape for the Robinson Courtyard at the Nashville Public Library's downtown main branch. The artist team, Immersive Material Office (IMO), showed renderings and explained that the canopy is intended to restore shade and create an ‘‘inhabitable civic landmark’’ for gathering, reading and events.

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