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Libraries:<br />

Howard County <strong>Library</strong>, Charles E. Miller Branch <strong>Library</strong> and Historical Center, Columbia,<br />

MD – USA – 2011<br />

Burke Centre <strong>Library</strong>, Burke, VA – USA 2008<br />

Awards:<br />

LEED Silver certified library<br />

Crofton <strong>Library</strong>, Crofton, Anne Arundel County, MD – USA 2007<br />

Perryville <strong>Library</strong>, Perriville, MD – USA 2007<br />

Rockville <strong>Library</strong>, Rockville, MD – USA 2006<br />

Prince Frederick <strong>Library</strong>, Prince Frederick, MD – USA 2006<br />

The Prince Frederick <strong>Library</strong> is a 29,000 gsf , two-story building located in Prince Frederick’s New Town Center and surrounded by<br />

retail, shopping, and nearby residential. The library is located in <strong>the</strong> heart of Calvert County, Maryland - a peninsula which is<br />

bound on <strong>the</strong> east by <strong>the</strong> Chesapeake Bay and on <strong>the</strong> west by <strong>the</strong> Patuxent River.<br />

Interesting local features are <strong>the</strong> famous “Calvert Cliffs” (which are embedded with prehistoric fossils and overlook <strong>the</strong> Chesapeake<br />

Bay), <strong>the</strong> Drum Point Lighthouse, <strong>the</strong> history of boat building, <strong>the</strong> history of farming, and <strong>the</strong> numerous historic tobacco barns in<br />

<strong>the</strong> surrounding region.<br />

The library’s design refers to and celebrates many of <strong>the</strong>se local features:<br />

• The massing of <strong>the</strong> building takes it’s shape from local tobacco barns and boat building sheds;<br />

• The main stair of <strong>the</strong> library is physically expressed as a lighthouse on <strong>the</strong> exterior of <strong>the</strong> building;<br />

• The masonry coursing at <strong>the</strong> base of <strong>the</strong> building is reminiscent of <strong>the</strong> rock strata that forms <strong>the</strong> famous “Calvert Cliffs.” (Grimm)<br />

Howard County <strong>Library</strong>, Glenwood <strong>Library</strong>, Cooksville, MD – USA 2000<br />

Awards:<br />

AIA Special Citation for Lighting Design, AIA Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Virginia Chapter<br />

AIA Merit Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Potomac Valley Chapter<br />

Award of Excellence, Metal Architecture<br />

AIA Merit Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Maryland<br />

Howard County’s newest Branch <strong>Library</strong> serves <strong>the</strong> rural western section of <strong>the</strong> county. This 30,000 gsf. facility is <strong>the</strong> first building<br />

in a new government services center complex.<br />

Glenwood responds to its rural setting and context; using massing, building forms, and finish materials to relate to its idyllic, rural<br />

landscape while maintaining an appropriate<br />

Frostburg <strong>Library</strong>, Frostburg, MD – USA 1999<br />

Awards :<br />

AIA Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Potomac Valley Chapter<br />

Governor´s Smart Groth Award<br />

Masonry Design First Place Award for Architectural Excellence, Masonry Institute Mid Atlantic<br />

Downtown Frostburg has a new landmark building on Main Street. The 20,000 g.s.f. Branch <strong>Library</strong> for Allegany County infills an<br />

empty lot in <strong>the</strong> fabric of this historic center. The library is above an open parking structure.<br />

Exterior massing and <strong>the</strong> facade respond to <strong>the</strong> local and regional context of traditional masonry buildings. The detailed masonry<br />

exterior incorporates regional influences in elements such as arches, masonry checker-boarding, and accent banding.<br />

The facility includes public meeting rooms; adult fiction; adult non-fiction; young adult collection; children’s collection; audio-visual<br />

collection; reference; periodicals; computer catalogs; study areas; reading areas; staff work areas; public restrooms; an information<br />

desk; and a circulation desk;<br />

Technological capabilities correspond with <strong>the</strong> progressive development of libraries throughout <strong>the</strong> region. The flexible design allows<br />

for incorporation of future technological advances. (Grimm)<br />

East Columbia <strong>Library</strong>, Columbia, Maryland – USA 1994<br />

Awards:<br />

AIA Council Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Potomac Valley Chapter<br />

AIA Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Potomac Valley Chapter<br />

AIA Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, AIA Maryland State Chapter<br />

Grand Award of Excellence, National Commercial Builders<br />

Masonry Shield Award, Masonry Institute Inc.<br />

And 17 o<strong>the</strong>r Libraries<br />

Group 4 Architecture, South San Francisco, CA – USA<br />

http://www.g4arch.com<br />

Libraries:<br />

Otay Ranch Branch <strong>Library</strong>, Chula Vista, CA – USA 2012<br />

Group 4’s strategic facilities plan for <strong>the</strong> Chula Vista Public <strong>Library</strong> recommended taking advantage of opportunities to supplement<br />

service in east Chula Vista. One such opportunity is <strong>the</strong> City’s new partnership with <strong>the</strong> management of regional shopping center<br />

Otay Ranch Town Center. The City and ORTC management commissioned Group 4 to design <strong>the</strong> new mall branch to meet both<br />

parties’ goals, which include increasing community access to library services and increasing customer traffic to <strong>the</strong> shopping center.<br />

The project transformed three retail spaces totaling 3,500 square feet into a vibrant branch library emphasizing popular materials<br />

and technology. In addition to significant financial support from shopping center management, <strong>the</strong> project also was made possible<br />

through generous donations from <strong>the</strong> Chula Vista Public <strong>Library</strong> Foundation and <strong>the</strong> Friends of <strong>the</strong> Chula Vista <strong>Library</strong>. (Group 4)<br />

Oakland 81st Avenue Branch <strong>Library</strong>, Oakland, CA – USA 2011<br />

Awards:<br />

Citation Award - American Institute of Architects San Mateo County Outstanding Project - American School & University<br />

Magazine California State <strong>Library</strong> grant-funded<br />

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