Library Renovation

Project Interior Design: Facilities Team

Construction Dates: Completed January, 2016

Project Scope

This is a renovation of 30,000 GSF (Library Portion) and the remaining space on the lower level previously occupied by other departments. A case study had been performed by McMillan/Pazdan/Smith architectural firm in 2012. Renovations started in 2013 and was accomplished in phases, keeping the Library operational and available to students during the construction.

As a result Library space is utilized much more efficiently; interior space was enhanced by open floor plan and daylight entry deep into floor space; the reference collection was reorganized onto 42" shelving to allow uninterrupted views throughout the library interior and scenic view of the lake; the archives area was expanded with a high profile reading room; adequate staff work space and collection storage was provided; lower level was equipped with high density shelving units.

Summary of new Library space:

2 conference rooms
1 presentation room
60 seat study room
128 connections Information Commons
104 carrels
10 group study rooms
54 seat quiet rooms
70 seat bibliographic instruction room
96 table seats
115 seat lounge area

Goals:

Make library space more efficient
Accommodate future growth
Increase student accommodation
Increase shelving capacity and archives
Provide study rooms for students and increase network access

Before and In Progress