General Project Information
Architectural Credit:
Gresham Smith
Harris Architects
Location: Columbus, Ohio, United StatesProject Substantial Completion Date: 11/1/2021
Program type(s): Public Assembly – Library
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 98,600 SF
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 32,250 SF
Project substantial completion date: 11/1/2021
Climate zone: 5
Project site: Previously developed land
Project team:
General Contractor: Turner Construction Company
Associate Architect: Harris Architects
Engineer – Civil: Kabil Associates
Engineer – Structural: Kabil Associates
Landscape Architect: GPD Group
Technology: Dynamix Engineering Ltd.
Project Overview:
The Hilltop community in west Columbus, OH is an economically disadvantaged, primarily minority-populated neighborhood. Serving over 65,000 residents, the project is an extensive renovation and expansion of the existing quasi-colonial, stick-framed structure. The new facility offers a more open, inviting and modern face for the library system in this neighborhood. A key mission includes accommodating a significant population of school age children between the end of the school day and the time their parents arrive home from work. Significant space is given to children’s resources including a quiet study area, homework assistance lab and dedicated children’s (K-12-year-old) library space.
Submission portfolio
Hilltop Branch Library
Category
Library Building Awards
Description
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