Library Buildings around the World

The new Rosedale Community Center and Library will replace the current dilapidated building, rejuvenating this neighborhood
with improved community amenities. The community center will have a gymnasium, meeting rooms for general purposes as well as
for the teen and senior age groups, a community kitchen, and fitness room. Outside of the building users will find a new swimming
pool, new artificial turf field, basketball court and playground. The design is straightforward and is comprised of three rectangular
buildings, a gymnasium wing, community center wing, and a library wing with a central entry point. The community center wing
will be housed under a green roof and provide storm water retention and filtration, the 9,000 sf green roof will help reduce the heat
island effect providing points for LEED certification. The new building, designed to LEED Gold standards, is intended to provide a
modern facility to foster activities such as continuing education, arts and crafts, indoor sports as well as neighborhood meetings and
events. (CORE)
Washington, DC, Public Library Branches, Southeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC – USA
2012
partnership with HMA2
Washington, DC, Public Library Branches, Mt. Pleasant Branch Public Library, Washington, DC – USA
2012
CORE, along with HMA2, was hired in 2008 to renovate, redesign, and restore the Mt Pleasant Library at 16th and Lamont Streets,
NW. The overarching project goal is to improve the functionality of the library. To do this, CORE will increase usable space, add a
new wing for community gathering space, improve circulation, design for all ages, and preserve the historic structure and spirit of
the neighborhood. Throughout 2009, CORE has worked diligently to develop a design that meets the needs and interests of local
community group, historic preservation groups, and design review boards. CORE has created a design that blends the new wing
with the historic structure in a subtle yet provocative way. The project is scheduled to begin construction the first quarter of 2010.
(CORE)
Washington, DC, Public Library Branches, Georgetown Library, Interim Library, Washington, DC –
USA 2008
see also: Martinez + Johnson
In 2008 DC Public Library contracted CORE to design the interim Georgetown Library. The library will be used for two years while
the Georgetown Branch is under construction. The design for the interim location focuses on technology use, flexible space, library
services for people of all ages and the creation of an accessible and user-friendly space. A well-chosen color palette sets a serene
mood and maintains an atmosphere of learning, reading, and social gathering. The highlight of the design is a whimsical tree
structure in the center. Apart from the tree the design includes a computer area, stacks, and reading areas. 4,500 sf (CORE)
DC Public Library began a multi year program of modernizing and replacing all of the systems outdated branch libraries. When
closing the branch, an interim library is opened to serve the community during construction of the new branch. DCPL hired CORE
to develop these interim libraries, which occupy retail storefronts when possible, to give the appearance of a retail book seller. With
a street front retail space in Georgetown on M Street, the library is in a highly trafficked and accessible area. The library was used
for two years while the main branch was under construction. The design for the interim location focuses on technology use, flexible
space, and library services for people of all ages, and the creation of an accessible and user-friendly space. A well-chosen color
palette sets a serene mood and maintains an atmosphere of learning, reading, and social gathering. The highlight of the design is a
whimsical tree structure in the center or the children’s area. (Core)
Washington DC, Public Library Branches,DC, Tenleytown Branch, Interim Library – USA 2008
see also: Freelon Group
Interim Library / 4,000 SF / Washington, DC
DC Public Library began a multi year program of modernizing and replacing all of the systems outdated branch libraries. When
closing the branch, an interim library is opened to serve the community during construction of the new branch. DCPL hired CORE
to develop these interim libraries, which occupy retail storefronts when possible, to give the appearance of a retail book seller. The
library was used for two years while the main branch was under construction. The design for the interim location focuses on
technology use, flexible space, and library services for people of all ages, and the creation of an accessible and user-friendly space. A
well-chosen color palette sets a serene mood and maintains an atmosphere of learning, reading, and social gathering. Ceiling
“clouds” define specific zones within the space and highlight the children’s area. (CORE)
Craig Gaulden Davis, Greenville, SC – USA
http://www.cgdarch.com
Libraries:
South Carolina State College, Miller F. Whittaker Library, Orangeburg, SC – USA on construction
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Miller F. Whittaker Library was constructed in 1969 with the mezzanine addition in 1979. Various print and electronic
collections are housed in more than 47,500 square feet of space. The library provides resources to meet the instructional and
research needs of students and faculty.
THE MILLER F. WHITTAKER LIBRARY RENOVATION
The new library will be located in the approximate same location as the present facility, and will include approximately 74,500
square feet. In the first phase, a wing of the library will be built in the existing adjacent south parking lot. The second phase will
consist of relocating the contents of the present library into the new wing and then demolish the existing library to make room for
the new construction. The three-story steel framed brick and glass structure will feature natural lighting from windows and an
integrated skylight system. The majority of the print collection will be housed on compact shelving, which requires less square
footage than conventional shelving The new facility will house several state-of-the-art amenities, including a WiFi system allowing
students the use of laptops throughout the facility. Some additional features include lounge and conventional seating for more than
nine hundred fifty; classrooms for bibliographic instruction and lectures; a fifty seat computer commons area; meeting rooms, study
rooms, and conference rooms of various sizes; a children’s room and curriculum lab; multimedia lab; and a café. The facility has
been carefully designed to meet newly adopted SCSU architectural design criteria, academic needs and fit the learning style of South
Carolina State University students. Once complete, the facility will be a positive statement to the continued commitment and
progress which will be synonymous with South Carolina State University well into the 21st century.
(http://library.scu.edu/MFWLibraryFriends.pdf)
he Z. Smith Reynolds Library is defined by its: Friendliness and Caring. We value being friendly and strive to be the embodiment of
approachability for the Wake Forest community. We value and care about our colleagues in the library and about each individual
at Wake Forest University.
Collaborative Spirit
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