Library Buildings around the World

Scotland and England. Some of his most notable works are Derby House, the front screen in Whitehall, in London, Kedleston Hall,
and Pulteney Bridge, in Bath. For more information on Robert Adams : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Adam
The Bull Street Library’s split-block addition from 1966 was replaced with white Grecian marble, vivid colors in the rest of the
décor, and beautiful window walls that gave a lovely view of the live oaks that line Bull Street. In honor of these trees, the entire
library system was renamed Live Oak Libraries in 2002. (http://www.examiner.com)
The Collaborative Inc., Toledo, OH – USA
http://www.thecollaborativeinc.com
Libraries:
John & Christine Warner Library & Student Center (Central Ohio Technical College – Ohio State
University), Newark, OH – USA 2008
Awards:
ACUI ( Association of College Unions International ) Design Award 2009
AS & U ( American School & University ) Educational Interiors Showcase Bronze Citation 2009
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is forging ahead and looking forward to a future of growth. The vision for of The John L.
and Christine Warner Library and Student Center is now a reality, as the structure of this state-of the art facility nears completion.
Construction began in the spring of 2007, and now the campus is preparing for the move of the various services and resources over
the summer months. When the doors to the new building open, it is anticipated that not only will the face of the campus change
but so will its feel. Structurally and symbolically this nearly 84,000 square foot building will be the union of information access and
the information generation. The facility will feature 25,000 square feet of library space; nearly double the space of the current
library. The new library will house an ever-changing array of research tools for teaching, learning and research. The new student
center features a modern dining area, student organizational space, a learning commons, various activity areas and a new bookstore.
Through volunteerism and student employment, the center will offer first-hand experiences in citizenship and educate students in
leadership development, social responsibility, multiculturalism and values. Spaces that will be available to community, non-profit
organizations at no charge include: the library, dining hall, bookstore, public lounge areas, and the Sleight Community Room.
Brian Boehmer, Architect and Project Director, stated: “The concept of having an open facility that houses a library, dining,
bookstore and student spaces is very unique. The notion that there are no physical barriers between the food service operations and
the library and the fact that food and/or books can literally go anywhere in the building strengthens this concept.” Additionally, the
Warner Center features three working fireplaces for those cold Ohio days. Like other spaces on campus, the building provides
complete wireless internet access. All classrooms and most of the learning labs will have full multi-media components. Students will
be able to sign out laptops at multiple locations throughout the building. Dr. Bonnie L. Coe, President of COTC, stated, “It is our
hope that the center will foster a sense of community that will cultivate enduring loyalty to both COTC and Ohio State Newark.
The building was made possible through the foresight and generosity of its namesakes – John L. and Christine Warner, who are
credited with the unique concept of combining the library and student center into one facility. The Warners’ generous donation
consists of a $4.5 million lead gift, followed by the establishment of three charitable remainder trusts of varying amounts and years.
(http://www.newarkcolleges.com)
Adrian College, Shipman Library Addition & Renovation, Adrian, MI – USA 2000
22.000 sqf. Addition, 29.000 sqf. Renovation, 4.752.000 €
The expansion and renovation of Shipman Library on the campus of Adrian College transformed a 40-year-old functional, but
nondescript library. The project is the first step in a campus renaissance, the college’s first major building project in more than a
decade. It symbolizes a commitment to academic excellence. Renovation 51,000 square feet of virtually new space. It establishes a
new benchmark of quality for future campus projects. The existing building and new addition are linked dramatically with a vaulted
connector that functionally and visually unifies the entire building, while creating a major organizational space similar in character
to traditional collegiate reading rooms. The new addition is shaped to respect and enhance the pedestrian scale of the campus. It
incorporates an exterior palette of limestone and masonry, which harmonizes with the two existing distinct campus-building styles.
The library has become an academic and social center, and also houses the campus’ technology center. The new Shipman Library
combines the historical tradition of libraries with 21st-century technology. (http://schooldesigns.com)
Cooper, Robertson & Partners, New York, NY – USA
http://www.cooperrobertson.com
Libraries:
Shaker Museum and Library, Mount Lebanon, New York – USA 2005
A master plan and schematic design relocates the Shaker Museum and Library to the historic Shaker site in Mount Lebanon where
a contemporary museum will be inserted within the ruin of the great stone barn, thus preserving it and providing a compelling
setting for the foremost collection of Shaker artifacts in the United States. The move also restores the site and ten other historic
buildings there.
Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University – USA 1999
425.000 sqf.
The college provides total business education in separate buildings for undergraduate study, graduate study, a library, and
administration clustered around a traditional campus green. Cooper, Robertson designed the plan for the six-building campus, its
main open space, and two of the buildings: the Executive Education complex and Fisher Hall, sited on axis with the main university
library and matched in height to link it visually with the larger university campus.
CORE architecture + design, Washington, DC - USA
http://coredc.com
Libraries:
Washington, DC, Public Library Branches, Rosedale Community Center and Library, Renovation,
Modernization – USA 2012
New Building Multi-Purpose Recreation / Community Center / 26,200 SF / Washington, DC
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