I worked for years in the new Library building and it is a nice space.  It is also pleasant looking.  It is not, however, architecturally special in any way and, in fact, looks like other public buildings and libraries I have seen in other towns.  The sad fact is that Eugene is full of nice but not-special architecture.  No doubt the new City Hall will be of a similar style.  As for functionality, the Library has become more of a homeless day center than a place for reading, research and exploration.  It is sad but true.  On a recent trip to the second floor (non fiction) I was struck by the awful smell, akin to a well-used locker room.   It is really very sad what has become of our library and I feel badly for the staff who now have to manage the bahaviors of some very dysfunctional people.