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NORTH BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY SAN FRANCISCO, CA LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects NORTH BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT BACKGROUND The site for the new library was selected as part of the Joe DiMaggio Playground and North Beach Public Library Master Plan completed in September 2008. Based on site, project, and cost constraints, it was determined the best option for the locating the new Library is the triangular parcel bordered by Lombard Street, Columbus Avenue, and Mason Street at 701 Lombard Street. This site allows the library to have a strong civic presence in the neighborhood and be integrated into the future expanded park created by the possible closure of Mason Street between Lombard Street and Columbus Avenue. The first phase of the Master Plan implementation, which this design addresses, encompasses the construction of the new library and its perimeter landscaping, the narrowing or vacating of Mason Street and its associated site work and landscaping, and the removal of the existing library. The second phase of the Master Plan will renovate the remainder of the park. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This new accessible library of approximately 8500 square feet on two stories will provide expanded spaces for books, computers, and seating, dedicated Adult, Teen, and Children areas on the ground floor for various age groups, and a program room on the upper floor for both library and community use. Entries are located on both the east (Mason Street) and west (Columbus Avenue) sides of the library with the universally accessible entry on the Mason Street side. The circulation and reference desks are located at the center of the ground floor to maintain a welcoming presence and visibility throughout the collections. An attached chart shows the expansion of the library resources with this new facility as compared to the existing library. The library building will extend to the existing property lines at Columbus Avenue and Lombard Street, and the building will extend approximately 19 feet into the current Mason Street right of way. Per the Master Plan, it is proposed that Mason Street be vacated and converted into a park space. This is currently being studied in the Environmental Impact Study (E.I.S.). Should this configuration not be feasible, Mason Street will be narrowed to one lane of traffic in each direction and parking only on the east side of the street. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN / ENERGY EFFICIENCY To address the City of San Francisco s goals for environmental stewardship, the design team will integrate sustainable design strategies, buildings systems, and materials in all aspects of the project. The employment of practical design strategies will promote healthy environments, reduce energy consumption, and offer long-term cost benefits to the library and park. The design incorporates water and energy conservation measures, selections of recycled and rapidly renewable materials, strategies for high indoor air quality, mandated recycling during the construction phase, and integrated site strategies to minimize the environmental impacts of the new building site elements. The project also proposes to include in its scope photovoltaic arrays on the roof to allow the building to generate a portion of its own power. This project provides an excellent opportunity to make sustainable design tangible and visible to visitors, staff, and the greater community. In addition to long term operating cost benefits to the library, sustainable strategies will provide a healthy indoor environment for those who work and visit the library and park. The project will seek LEED Silver level certification in the USGBC LEED for New Construction program. APRIL 17, 2009
City & County of San Francisco Branch Library Improvement Program New North Breach Branch Library Frequently Asked Questions What are the Library project goals? 1. Create a functional, improved, and enlarged Library to meet the needs of a multi-generational user group 2. Create comfortable and memorable spaces for the community 3. Make a welcoming, dynamic civic place in North Beach which allows for future connection to the Park 4. Design an efficient and cost effective building 5. Make the new building a model of sustainability What will be some of the benefits of the new branch? o Seismically safe and fully accessible o Updated & expanded collections of books, CDs, DVDs & other materials o New designated teen area o Quiet adult reading area o Expanded children s area with interactive learning features o Program room with state of the art audio visual equipment to hold poetry readings, author receptions, children s programs, homework help, computer labs, etc. and available after hours for community meetings o Increased materials in international languages o Accessible restrooms o Stroller parking o Ergonomically designed staff work areas o Technologically updated: 18+ public computers & 10+ laptops for public use o Wireless (Wi-Fi) access to the internet o Express self-checkout machines o New furniture o Public art o 24-hour book return o Maximum use of natural light o Green Building (LEED Silver designation) How big will the new branch library be? The new branch will be 8,500 square feet - 60 % larger than the current library and include an upstairs program room. When will it be built? The project is scheduled to start construction in spring 2010 and open in late 2011. Construction schedule may be impacted by unanticipated delays in the design process, environmental review or other bidding, contracting or permit issues. Who are the architects? Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects of San Francisco. Where will the new branch library be located? On 701 Lombard, a triangular lot bound by Lombard Street, Mason Street, and Columbus Avenue. The main library entrance will be on Columbus.
Will the branch library close during construction? No. The current branch will remain operational during the construction of the new building. Will the amount of books increase? Yes, the materials (books, CDs, DVDs, etc.) collection will expand. There will also be more tables, chairs, and computers. Why isn t the existing branch being renovated? In 2003, the library considered renovating the existing branch. The community objected that the branch would close for construction, tax dollars would be spent, and the branch would lose space due to accessibility requirements. If expanded, the branch would displace existing critical Park amenities such as the tennis courts, the tot-lot, and bocce ball courts. Expansion in the current location would also work against the long-term goal to centralize recreation amenities and open up the playground. Finally, the existing library was not designed for future expansion and the addition would result in compromised function and usability. Will Mason Street need to be closed? The design for the new library works whether Mason is closed or narrowed. The Department of Planning, through the environmental review, will study the effects of closure on the neighborhood. Will there be Public Art? Yes. The Arts Commission will establish a Community Artist Selection Panel who will review a pool of artists and conduct a community process to select an artist. What happens to the existing furniture? The furniture will be replaced or refinished. The Library has developed interior design guidelines to help the architects and staff choose appropriate furniture based on functionality, ergonomics, durability, maintenance, flexibility, and sustainability. Is the community involved in the design process? Yes. A community needs assessment was conducted, that included interviews with community stakeholders about materials, facilities, and services and a community survey analysis. Three community meetings were held (July 2003, December 2008 & February 2009) to discuss services and designs. The Library Commission will hold a public Peer Review where an independent architect and library professional will review the design. In addition, the Library and the Recreation and Park Department held three public meetings (April, May, & August 2008) where the Master Plan for the Library and the Joe DiMaggio Playground was discussed. As the design process moves forward, the Library will hold additional community meetings. How much will it cost and where does the money come from to build the new branch? In November 2000, the voters passed a bond measure for $106 million to upgrade San Francisco s branch library system and in November 2007, the voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition D authorizing additional funding to improve the branches. In March 2007, the Library Commission increased the budget of the North Beach project from $3.7 million to between $7.6 - $8.4 million in order to build a new branch. All designs are subject to change in order to meet the fixed budget limit. Are there other funds that need to be raised? Yes, the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library are raising funds from private donations for new furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the branch library. For information on the neighborhood capital campaign, call (415) 626-7512 ext. 103. How do I find out more information about the new branch? Contact the Branch Library Improvement Program at (415) 557-4354, check www.sfpl.org, or email BLIP@sfpl.org. 2/24/09 Building better libraries for stronger communities
EXISTING LIBRARY All collections in one room No defined teen space Noprogram room Lower level includes staff spaces 5,330sf MAIN MAIN FLOOR FLOOR 4,190sf 4,190sf LOWER LOWER 1,140sf 1,140sf NEW LIBRARY 8,500sf Unique children s, teens, adult areas Increased seating & computers Community program room Ergonomic, efficient staff workroom Space for 10-15% collection growth NEW VERSUS EXISTING - NEW IS 59% BIGGER BUILDING TOTAL EXISTING NEW SQ. FT. SHELVING (LF) #. OF SEATS #. OF COMPUTERS EXISTING LIBRARY NEW LIBRARY EXISTING LIBRARY NEW LIBRARY EXISTING LIBRARY 44 NEW LIBRARY 5 +380% NEW LIBRARY 19 5,330 SF 2,231 LF +36% 60 +15% 2,565 LF +59% 8,500 SF CHILDREN SQ. FT. 300 950 SHELVING (LF) 627 786 #. OF SEATS 14 16 + NOOK #. OF COMPUTERS 2 6 TEEN SQ. FT. SHELVING (LF) 199 288 #. OF SEATS #. OF COMPUTERS 150 450 0 0 2 12 ADULT SQ. FT. 1,750 1,960 SHELVING (LF) 1405 1653 #. OF SEATS 30 32 #. OF COMPUTERS 3 11 PROGRAM ROOM SQ. FT. 0 695 COMPARISON FEBRUARY 24, 2009
NEW LIBRARY FOOTPRINT LIBRARY ORGANIZATION DIAGRAM PLAN DIAGRAMS
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS NORTH BEACH BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY
LOMBARD STREET BOOKDROP STORYTIME FIRE ELEC. CHILDREN S WOMEN WORK ROOM OFFICE TEEN MEN CIRC. REF. DESK DESK ENTRY LOBBY BENCH ELEV. PLAZA / GARDEN POOL & CLUBHOUSE (1) FULL COURT BASKETBALL ADULT (2) BOCCE MULTI-PURPOSE HARDSCAPE CHILDREN S PLAY ARBOR SEATING (4) 4-SQUARE (2) BASKETBALL 1/2 COURTS POWELL STREET COLUMBUS AVENUE (2) VOLLEYBALL (1) SOCCER FIELD (3) TENNIS COURTS SOFTBALL GREENWICH STREET JOE DiMAGGIO PLAYGROUND AND NORTH BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY MASTERPLAN 24 FEBRUARY 2009 12
LOMBARD STREET LOMBARD STREET BOOKDROP FIRE STORYTIME ELEC. CHILDREN S WOMEN TEEN WORK ROOM OFFICE CIRC. DESK REF. DESK ELEV. POOL & CLUBHOUSE ENTRY LOBBY BENCH ADULT BOCCE US MB LU CO. E AV MULTI-PURPOSE HARDSCAPE OPEN SPACE T.B.D. TENNIS COURTS PLAYGROUND SITE PLAN - MASON STREET CLOSED 8 8 16 24 12 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2009 2009
LOMBARD STREET EXISTING PROPERTY LINE EXISTING CURB LOMBARD STREET BOOKDROP STORYTIME FIRE CHILDREN S WOMEN WORK ROOM ELEC. OFFICE TEEN 27 MEN CIRC. DESK ENTRY LOBBY REF. DESK ELEV. POOL & CLUBHOUSE BENCH ADULT COLUMBUS AVENUE MASON STREET BOCCE OPEN SPACE T.B.D. MULTI-PURPOSE HARDSCAPE TENNIS COURTS PLAYGROUND SITE PLAN - MASON STREET NARROWED 8 8 16 24 12 FEBRUARY 2009
LOMBARD STREET BOOKDROP EARLY CHILDHOOD FIRE ELEC. BOILER STOR. CHILDREN S 950sf WOMEN WORK ROOM OFFICE TEEN 450sf OPEN TO BELOW WC WC I/T PROGRAM ROOM 695sf CHILDREN S LIBRARIAN MEN COPY SELF CHECK CIRC. DESK REF. DESK ELEV. STAFF LOUNGE CUST. CLOSET MACH. ELEV. ENTRY LOBBY BENCH COLUMBUS AVENUE RESERVE BENCH ADULT 1,960sf OPEN TO BELOW BENCH FLOOR PLANS 12 FEBRUARY 2009
Library from Columbus Ave. looking north Library from Columbus Ave. looking southeast LEDDY MAYTUM STACY ARCHITECTS FEBRUARY 24, 2009