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COMMUNITY PRESENTATION #1MARTIN J. WALSH, MAYORCITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT10/17/2017

ROSLINDALE BRANCH, BPL

2 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES

• WHO : INTRODUCTIONS • WHAT: RECAP OF CURRENT LIBRARY SITE• HOW: PRIORITIES FOR DESIGN & INITIAL DESIGN STUDIES• DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

MEETING AGENDA

3BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES

WHO


The Team

Mayor’s Offi ce of Neighborhood

Services

Roslindale Library Community

Boston Public Library

City of Boston Public Facilities

Department

LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES


• National AIA Firm Award• Ranked in ARCHITECT Magazine’s Top 50 Firms, 2015 & 2016• Over 85 National & Regional Design Awards• Over 100 National & International Publications

FIRM

6 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES LIBRARY PROJECTS

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7 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

8 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY


WHAT


• The library is a much loved and important community resource• The library needs a welcoming and highly visible entrance• The library needs lots of fl exible space, well lit, and good acoustics

GENERAL COMMENTS


• ADA accessible entrance• Effi cient circulation station• Self check-out and self pick-up areas• Children’s room with early literacy nook• Teen space• Adult space• Technology in all age groups - lots of outlets, strategic

placement of copy machine and printer• Multipurpose room• Staff work room/break room/offi ce• Staff access points in public area• Updated furniture,fi xtures, fl ooring, paint• New restrooms• Signage: exterior, interior directional, and collections• Updated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fi re

protection systems• Security - cameras, card access, and improved sight lines

BPL PROGRAM ELEMENTS


• Clean basement space• New entrance canopy• New ramp and vestibule• New book drop • New fi nishes,equipment, circulation desk, furniture,

shelving, signage, and ceilings at fi rst fl oor• Sustainable lighting fi xtures• Professional landscape design• New recycling, trash, and equipment storage

ADDITIONAL UPGRADES

13 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES ORIGINAL DESIGN VISION

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15BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES EXISTING CONDITIONS

ROSLINDALE BRANCH LIBRARY

ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY

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MAIN ENTRY

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VEHICLE ENTRY

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• Visible & accessible entry needed

• Desire for public landscaped areas

• Clear, organized back/ service area

EXTERIOR AREA


• Effi cient circulation station & self checkout/ pickup areas• Flexibility of use in all areas- childrens, teens, adults• Improved lighting & acoustics• Updated furnitures & fi xtures• Fully sprinklered building • Updated MEP systems• Support current technology and data needs

OPEN AREA

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HOW


• ALIGN WITH BPL VISION• RESPECTFUL OF ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE• COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY • MINDFUL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

GOALS


1264 SF

919 SF

2028 SF2173 SF

1090 SF

50 SF

2013 STUDY: FULL RENOVATION

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN N

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EXISTING ENTRYEXISTING CONDITIONS


OPTION 1: ENTRY PORCH + WALKWAY OPTION 2: ENTRY PORCH + WALKWAY ON BOTH SIDES

27 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES ENTRY WALKWAY STUDIES

28 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES OPTION 1

EAST BOSTON QUIET ROOM


EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY ROOM

JAMAICA PLAIN COMMUNITY ROOM

E. BOSTON CONF. RM.

JPCONF. RM.

SCALE COMPARISON

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EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL

36BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES LAPTOP BAR

CENTRAL BRANCH, BPL

37BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES TEENS


38BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES CHILDRENS


39BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES COMMUNITY ROOM

JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH, BPL

40BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES CONFERENCE ROOM

JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH, BPL

41BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES QUIET ROOM



LIST OF SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES• Work with existing structure & building concept and

minimize unnecessary structural demolition & upgrades• Maximize existing daylight through dome & perimeter

windows• Provide new energy effi cient MEP system, improve

indoor air quality• Provide clean and environmentally friendly interior

materials• Explore opportunities for renewable energy with respect

to budget

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