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COMMUNITY PRESENTATION #1MARTIN J. WALSH, MAYORCITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT10/17/2017
ROSLINDALE BRANCH, BPL
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• WHO : INTRODUCTIONS • WHAT: RECAP OF CURRENT LIBRARY SITE• HOW: PRIORITIES FOR DESIGN & INITIAL DESIGN STUDIES• DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
MEETING AGENDA
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WHO
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The Team
Mayor’s Offi ce of Neighborhood
Services
Roslindale Library Community
Boston Public Library
City of Boston Public Facilities
Department
LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES
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• 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
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8 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY
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WHAT
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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ROSLINDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY
CENTER
COMMUTER RAIL
SUBWAY
ADAMS PARK POST OFFICE
CORINTH STREET
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MAIN ENTRY
EGRESS ONLY
SERVICE ENTRY
VEHICLE ENTRY
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• Visible & accessible entry needed
• Desire for public landscaped areas
• Clear, organized back/ service area
EXTERIOR AREA
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• 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
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• ALIGN WITH BPL VISION• RESPECTFUL OF ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE• COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY • MINDFUL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
GOALS
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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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NN
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LOW SUN ANGLES
EXISTING ENTRYEXISTING CONDITIONS
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OPTION 1: ENTRY PORCH + WALKWAY OPTION 2: ENTRY PORCH + WALKWAY ON BOTH SIDES
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EAST BOSTON QUIET ROOM
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EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY ROOM
JAMAICA PLAIN COMMUNITY ROOM
E. BOSTON CONF. RM.
JPCONF. RM.
SCALE COMPARISON
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EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
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CENTRAL BRANCH, BPL
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EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
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EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
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JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH, BPL
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JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH, BPL
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EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
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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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