The Glenbow Western Research Centre is an archive quality environment within the Taylor Family Digital Library. Located within a library, this space acts as a museum for cultural treasures related to Western Canadian history. With isolated mechanical systems unique to the existing building system creates a micro-climate environment within the second floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library. The space was designed with visibility/presence adjacent to a high volume of foot traffic. It is intended to offer a welcoming and accessible space for researchers, educators, students and to the public at large.