Library Buildings around the World

The Library contains dedicated Teen and Children's areas, a series of quiet Study Rooms, a Fireplace Lounge, and a Computer
Training Centre. Seating, Lounge Spaces, and Outdoor Reading Terraces are located in an addition to the east to take advantage of
views to Lake Scugog.
The Centre includes the Kent Farndale Art Gallery and a new large community room complete with outdoor terrace.
The project is designed to LEED Silver, certification is in process. The project incorporates high efficiency HVAC with heat
recovery, a photo voltaic system, and cistern for rainwater collection. (SZA)
Sydenham Public Library, Sydenham, ON – Canada 2011
Client: Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Size: 6,000 sq ft
One storey branch library located in a waterfront park in the centre of the Village of Sydenham.
The library includes a dedicated Children's and Teen's Areas, a Community Meeting Room, and a Reading Porch facing the water.
The interior is focused on a Fireplace Lounge.
Designed to LEED Silver standard with radiant heat and high efficiency HVAC with heat recovery. (SZA)
Ottawa Library Tech. Services + Material Handling Centre, Ottawa, ON – Canada 2011
Joint Venture with Barry Hobin Architects
Client: Ottawa Public Library and City of Ottawa, Size: 95,000 sq ft
Awards:
Archives Association of Ontario Corporate Award 2012
This project incorporates a Materials Distribution Centre and a Library Collections and Technical Services Centre for the Ottawa
Public Library system. The Ottawa Public Library system has 33 branches. The Materials Distribution Centre is a technologically
advanced and flexible centre. When complete it will set a new standard for Canadian Libraries.
The Collections and Technical Serivces components are being designed with flexibility and a high quality work environment as the
prime design objectives. The Library functions are co-located with the City of Ottawa Archives Centre. The program also includes
public meeting and exhibition spaces. JV with Barry Hobin Architects.
The project is a LEED Gold Building featuring a heat pump system with heat recovery, low flow plumbing fixtures, and a well
insulated building envelope. A total of 50% annual energy savings is achieved. (SZA)
North Grenville Public Library, Kemptville, ON – Canada 2011
Size: 10,500 sqft.
Following amalgamation of the City of Kemptville and the surrounding municipality the decision as made to close the existing small
library and create a Central Library to serve the new municipality.
The Library is designed at a central site in downtown Kemptville where the main street crosses the Kemptville River. The Library is
designed to take advantage of both the main street site and its proximity to the river. The plan was developed to allow the creation of
a small park beside the river.
The Library design is based on a Customer First Library Service Model. The Library includes dedicated Children’s and Teen’s
Areas, a Quiet Collaboration Room, extensive merchandising areas, a Fireplace Lounge, and an Outdoor Reading Terrace facing the
river. The multipurpose room opens to the Library (through the use of a folding partition) allowing the space to be used as reading
and study spaces when the area is not in use for programming. (SZA)
Bloor Gladstone District Library, Toronto, ON – Canada 2009
Client: Toronto Public Library
Awards:
Ontario Library Association Design Award, OAA Award for Design Excellence, Design Exchange Awards Gold Medal, Heritage
Toronto Award, Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Award, Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award, Canadian
Architects Awards Honorable Mention 2007
The 1919 Bloor Gladstone District Library was the first library built by the Toronto Public Library. The project consists of a
complete exterior and interior restoration of the original landmark library as well as a new glass addition. The design maintains the
original entrance while providing barrier free access by lowering the entry 450mm to grade. A central courtyard inserted into the
original building links both floors of the original library and the addition. The glass addition opens the library to Bloor Street thus
embodying the idea of a library as a community commons. In association with RDH and ERA. (SZA)
Newcastle Branch Library, Newcastle, ON Canada 2009
Client: Clarington Public Library, Size: 9,500 sqft.
The project is designed to support the library's pro-active public service model with the use of small, mobile customer service desks.
The library features mobile shelving and displays to allow easy rearrangement and to facilitate diverse programs and events.
Includes designated Children's and Teen Areas, multi-purpose rooms, dedicated study and seating areas, "Living Room" with
fireplace, outdoor reading terrace and staff work, lunch and rest areas. Designed to LEED Silver. Green design features include
radiant slab heating, heat recovery and lighting control systems to interface daylighting and artificial light. (SZA)
Calvin Park District Library, Kingston, ON – Canada 2009
Client: Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Size: 11,000 sq ft
Awards:
Ontario Library Association Design Award
LEED Gold
A one storey branch library which is organized around a central secure outdoor courtyard. This courtyard accommodates many of
the activities of large summer programs for children. The library is based on a proactive customer service model. The design
supports this with small, mobile and adjustable customer service points. Mobile display units and mobile furniture also facilitate a
wide variety of uses and programs within the library. Green design features include radiant slab heating, heat recovery and lighting
control systems to interface daylighting and artificial light. (SZA)
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