ROSLINDALE BRANCH, BPL COMMUNITY PRESENTATION #1 MARTIN J. WALSH, MAYOR CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT 10/17/2017 MEETING AGENDA • WHO : INTRODUCTIONS • WHAT: RECAP OF CURRENT LIBRARY SITE • HOW: PRIORITIES FOR DESIGN & INITIAL DESIGN STUDIES • DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 2 WHO
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 3 The Team
Mayor’s Offi ce Roslindale Library Boston Public of Neighborhood Community Library Services
City of Boston Public Facilities Department
LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 4 • 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
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT FIRM LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 5 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LIBRARY PROJECTS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 6 This word cloud was generated via Wordle.net using comments collected from the public and staff during Phase ii. The cloud gives greater prominence to the words that were used more frequently.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 7 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 8 WHAT
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 9 GENERAL COMMENTS
• 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
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 10 BPL PROGRAM ELEMENTS • 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
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 11 ADDITIONAL UPGRADES • 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
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 12 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT ORIGINAL DESIGN VISION LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 13 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 14 SOUTH STREET SUBWAY
ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
ADAMS PARK POST OFFICE
POPLAR STREET
CUMMINS HWY COMMUTER RAIL
CORINTH STREET WASHINGTON STREET
ROSLINDALE BRANCH POPLAR STREET LIBRARY
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 15 MAIN ENTRY
EGRESS ONLY
SERVICE ENTRY
VEHICLE ENTRY
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EXISTING SITE LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 16 EXTERIOR AREA
• Visible & accessible entry needed • Desire for public landscaped areas • Clear, organized back/ service area
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 17 OPEN 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
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 18 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EXISTING PLAN LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 19 HOW
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 20 GOALS • ALIGN WITH BPL VISION • RESPECTFUL OF ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE • COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY • MINDFUL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 21
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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT PLAN DIAGRAM LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 24 HIGH SUN ANGLES
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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT SECTION DIAGRAM LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 25 EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING ENTRY
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 26 OPTION 1: ENTRY PORCH + WALKWAY OPTION 2: ENTRY PORCH + WALKWAY ON BOTH SIDES
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT ENTRY WALKWAY STUDIES LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 27 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OPTION 1 LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 28 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OPTION 1 LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 29 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OPTION 1 LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 30 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OPTION 2 LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 31 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OPTION 2 LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 32 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OPTION 2 LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 33 JAMAICA PLAIN COMMUNITY ROOM
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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT SCALE COMPARISON LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 34 EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT ADULTS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 35 CENTRAL BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LAPTOP BAR LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 36 EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TEENS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 37 EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT CHILDRENS LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 38 JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ROOM LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 39 JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 40 EAST BOSTON BRANCH, BPL
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT QUIET ROOM LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 41 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
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 42 The Schedule
20132017202 17 20182018 2020 SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember JanuaryJanuary FebruaryFebruary MarchMarch AprilApril MayMay JuneJune JulyJuly AugustAugust SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember
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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 43 The Schedule
2013202 13 2017 20182018 2020 September October Novembermberm DecemberDecember JanuaryJanuary FebruaryFebruary MarchMarch AprilApril MayMay JuneJune JulyJuly AugustAugust SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember
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• Develop Design from Programming Study & Comments • Incorporate Engineering Disciplines & Field Observations
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 44 The Schedule
2013202 13 20172017 2018 2020 SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNove December January FebruaryFebruary MarchMarch AprilApril MayMay JuneJune JulyJuly AugustAugust SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember
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WINTER 2017/2018
• Refi ne Design & Engineering • Develop Open Space Layout
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 45 The Schedule
2013202 13 20172017 20182018 2020 SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember JanuaryJanuary February March April May June JulyJuly AugustAugust SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember
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WINTER/SPRING 2018
• Prepare Construction Documents • Develop Interior Finishes & Furnishing
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 46 The Schedule
2013202 13 20172017 20182018 2020 SeptemberSeptember OctoberOctober NovemberNovember DecemberDecember JanuaryJanuary FebruaryFebruary MarchMarch AprilApril MayMay JuneJune July August September October November December
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SUMMER/FALL 2018 - SPRING 2020
• Finalize Furnishings • Groundbreaking ceremony • Library closes for construction
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY OF BOSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LEERS WEINZAPFEL ASSOCIATES 47 Discussion
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