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Library Buildings around the World

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ATA / Beilharz Architects, Cincinnati, OH – USA<br />

http://www.ata-b.com<br />

Libraries:<br />

Clermont County Public <strong>Library</strong> – Be<strong>the</strong>l Branch, Be<strong>the</strong>l, OH – USA 2005<br />

10.000 sqf.<br />

Built to replace a cramped storefront library in rural Be<strong>the</strong>l, Ohio, this building was designed to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of <strong>the</strong> surrounding<br />

county. The open style design supports individual program areas in a large public space allowing flexibility for changing programs.<br />

The building accommodates drive-up service for <strong>the</strong> convenience of <strong>the</strong> rural customers. Internet browsing of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Library</strong>’s<br />

collection and ei<strong>the</strong>r phone or on-line reservation permits county residents access to a truly twenty-first century public institution.<br />

(ATA)<br />

Atlanta-Fulton-Public <strong>Library</strong> System, Atlanta Georgia<br />

http://afplweb.com/building-for-<strong>the</strong>-future<br />

Building for <strong>the</strong> Future<br />

Atlanta-Fulton Public <strong>Library</strong> System’s Building Program Update<br />

January 2013<br />

The <strong>Library</strong> System is engaged in a $275 million building program, funded by a library bond referendum approved by Fulton<br />

County voters in 2008. The project is divided into two phases.<br />

Phase I of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Library</strong> Building Program consists of 10 projects, 8 new libraries – Alpharetta, East Roswell, Milton, Northwest<br />

Atlanta, Palmetto, Sou<strong>the</strong>ast Atlanta, Stewart-Lakewood and Wolf Creek – and 2 expanded libraries – Auburn Avenue Research<br />

<strong>Library</strong> on African American Culture and History and South Fulton – with a total budget of $167 million; <strong>the</strong>se dollars include<br />

everything from design and construction to funding for collections.<br />

Follow Our Progress:<br />

Below are <strong>the</strong> architectural and engineering teams as well as <strong>the</strong> sites that have been selected to date:<br />

Alpharetta Branch: Cooper Carry, in association with Vines Architecture; Alpharetta City Center project in <strong>the</strong> heart of downtown<br />

Alpharetta.<br />

Auburn Avenue Research <strong>Library</strong>: JWRA/Freelon, a joint venture comprised of J. W. Robinson & Associates and Freelon Group,<br />

Inc.<br />

East Roswell Branch: KHAFRA Engineering Consultants, in association with Holzheimer Bolek Meehan Architects; corner of<br />

Holcomb Bridge Road and Fouts Road. Click here to check out <strong>the</strong> design of <strong>the</strong> new East Roswell <strong>Library</strong>.<br />

Milton Branch: Stevens & Wilkinson, in association with 720 Design; corner of Mayfield Road and Charlotte Drive.<br />

Northwest Atlanta Branch: Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, in association with The Freelon Group Architects.<br />

Palmetto Branch: Houser Walker Architecture; on <strong>the</strong> west side of Palmetto Cascade Highway just north of Carlton Road. Click<br />

here to check out <strong>the</strong> design of <strong>the</strong> new Palmetto <strong>Library</strong>.<br />

South Fulton Branch: McAfee3 Architects, in association with Craig Gaulden Davis.<br />

Sou<strong>the</strong>ast Atlanta Branch: Stanley, Love-Stanley, P.C., in association with Craig Gaulden Davis; 1463 Pryor Road, Atlanta.<br />

Stewart-Lakewood Branch: Smith Dalia Architects in association with Craig Gaulden Davis and Ai3; 1332 Metropolitan Parkway,<br />

Atlanta<br />

Wolf Creek Branch: Leo A. Daly Co.; county-owned property in unincorporated South Fulton on east side of Enon Road.<br />

Click here to check out <strong>the</strong> design of <strong>the</strong> new Wolf Creek <strong>Library</strong>.<br />

· The program management team Heery/Russell is coordinating this significant building effort.<br />

· Community input will continue to be an integral part of <strong>the</strong>se projects.<br />

· Green building design and sustainability are priorities for <strong>the</strong>se projects; <strong>the</strong> <strong>Library</strong> System expects to achieve LEED Silver on all<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Phase I projects.<br />

Timeline<br />

Design has begun on several of <strong>the</strong> projects, with construction beginning in early 2013, and openings in 2014 and continuing into<br />

2015. Phase II consists of 23 renovated libraries and will begin upon <strong>the</strong> completion of Phase I.<br />

Individuals and businesses interested in opportunities available with <strong>the</strong> library projects and o<strong>the</strong>r county procurements should<br />

contact <strong>the</strong> Fulton County Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance at 404-612-5800 or visit<br />

http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/atlanta-fulton-public-library-system-capital-improvement-program.<br />

Ayers Saint Gross Architects, Baltimore – USA<br />

http://www.asg-architects.com<br />

Libraries:<br />

MD (Maryland) State <strong>Library</strong> for <strong>the</strong> Blind and Physically Handicapped, Baltimore MD – USA 1992<br />

Over nearly two decades, Ayers/Saint/Gross has been involved in renovation, restoration, and reorganization of <strong>the</strong> downtown<br />

Baltimore branch of <strong>the</strong> city-owned Pratt <strong>Library</strong> that opened in 1931. The Maryland State <strong>Library</strong> for <strong>the</strong> Blind and Physically<br />

Handicapped occupies an adjacent site and provides books for <strong>the</strong> blind and physically handicapped. Ayers/Saint/Gross designed a<br />

building for this program, which primarily involves shipping and receiving, supported by a large area of closed book stacks. The<br />

program includes small reading rooms for <strong>the</strong> public and a browsing collection. The design provides <strong>the</strong> prominence appropriate to<br />

an institution of civic significance, within <strong>the</strong> bounds of an essentially utilitarian program. The public portion is in a limestone-faced<br />

building topped with atrium-like windows. Large areas for <strong>the</strong> closed stacks, storage, and mechanical space are below grade.<br />

Shipping and receiving occupy a one-story wing, above which <strong>the</strong> 45,000-gross-square-feet State <strong>Library</strong> Resource Center eventually<br />

was built. Completion: 1992, Size: 47,000 gsf, Cost: $5.5 million<br />

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