New Webber Park Library Community Meeting May 10, 2014
New Webber Park Library Agenda Welcome and opening remarks Library visits summary Library Buildings exterior design considerations What s next
New Webber Park Library Libraries To Visit
Hennepin County Libraries to Visit
Augsburg Park Library Features to see: Interactive Early Literacy Area One service desk Comfortable seating areas
Nokomis Library Features to see: Accessible, kid-sized bins hold the early literacy collection Multipurpose room that extends the children s area Restored Wind and Water Chime
Northeast Library Features to see: Historic photographs along technology tables and on checkout stations Clerestory windows bring in natural light Children s early literacy area
Pierre Bottineau Library Features to see: Successful combination of new and old architecture Special area for teens Attractive outdoor seating areas
Plymouth Library Features to see: Teen area with technology and study areas Varied gathering spaces Community information area
Rockford Road Library Features to see: Open sight lines with comfortable seating Technology corridor Comfortable seating along the windows
Roosevelt Library Features to see: A new library in a preserved building Comfortable seating areas both indoors and out Multipurpose room that extends the children s area
Sumner Library Features to see: Public art: Sedimentary by Seitu Jones and George Roberts Successful combination of new and old architecture
New Webber Park Library Library Exteriors
Building Design Considerations: Building Image and Appearance Massing, Scale and Form Natural Lighting/ Visibility Neighborhood Context Materials and Details Outdoor Features, Green Space
Wayzata Library Hennepin County Library Massing/Form/Scale: Symmetrical, formal Single level, varied height Natural Lighting/Visibility: Expansive glass Daylight Outdoor/Green Space: Formal lawn Landscaping Limited seating amenities Materials/Details: Stone, glass Image #1
Roosevelt Library Hennepin County Library Massing/Form/Scale: Symmetrical, historic Street setback Single level, residential Natural Lighting/Visibility: Tall Windows Outdoor/Green Space: Defined space Site furniture, fencing Materials/Details: Brick, stone, glass, wood Historic brick/stone details Image #2
Sumner Library Hennepin County Library Massing/Form/Scale: Asymmetrical, curves Traditional, contemporary Two story, Residential Natural Lighting/Visibility: Glass Walls Outdoor/Green Space: Entry courtyard Traditional site furniture Materials/Details: Brick, copper, metal, glass Image #3
Nokomis Library Hennepin County Library Massing/Form/Scale: Asymmetrical, angular Low profile Single story, residential Natural Lighting: Clearstory, tall windows Outdoor/Green Space: Informal, landscaped Materials/Details: Stone, metal, glass Image #4
Augsburg Park Library Hennepin County Library Massing/Form/Form: Symmetrical, curves Modern Single story, residential Low profile Natural Lighting/Visibility: Low and high glazing Reflective glass Outdoor/Green Space: Mature trees Minimal elements Materials/Details: Brick, metal, glass Image #5
Washburn Library Hennepin County Library Massing/Form/Scale: Asymmetrical, curves Traditional/contemporary Residential Natural Lighting/Visibility: Clerestory glazing Bay window pattern Outdoor/Green Space: Mature trees Landscaped Materials/Details: Brick, copper, glass Roof dome Image #6
Duvall Library King County Library System, WA Massing/Form/Scale: Asymmetrical, angular Contemporary Two story interior Compact, Urban Natural Lighting/Visibility: Glass entry, canopy Awning, shades, light shelves Outdoor/Green Space: Hardscape Materials/Details: Timber, copper, glass Image #7
Jasper Place Branch Library Edmonton, Alberta Massing/Form/Scale: Asymmetrical Modern Two + story Large interior volume Natural Lighting: Expansive glass walls Significant daylight Outdoor/Green Space: Suburban, landscaped Materials/Details: Concrete, glass, wood Image #8
Sam Gary Branch Denver Public Library Massing/Form/Scale: Asymmetrical Contemporary Single level Height at entry Natural Lighting: Glass entry Shade canopies Outdoor/Green Space: Hardscape Materials/Details: Brick, stone, glass, wood Image #9
Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, D.C. Massing/Form/Scale: Low, single story Rectangular, horizontal Contemporary Natural Lighting: Shaded glazing Outdoor/Green Space: Hardscape Limited site amenities Materials/Details: Metal, glass, stone Roof canopy Tower element Image #10
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, Houston Massing/Form/Scale: Horizontal, rectangular Contemporary Two story Natural Lighting: Shaded glazing Outdoor/Green Space: Integrated seating Interior court Shade tree Materials/Details: Metal, glass, wood Image #11
Boise Public Library - Idaho Massing/Form/Scale: Varied height, rectangular Contemporary Natural Lighting: Multiple glazing heights Outdoor/Green Space: Hardscape/paved Bike racks near entrance Materials/Details: Metal panel, glass Tower element Image #12
Ballard Library Seattle Public Library Massing/Form/Scale: Roof structure dominates Modern, dramatic Natural Lighting: Glass walls Roof canopy Night lighting Outdoor/Green Space: Hardscape/paved Materials/Details: Glass, timber, metal panel Roof structure Image #13
Washoe County Library, Nevada Massing/Form/Scale: Strong roof form Contemporary Rural Natural Lighting/Visibility: Glass entry Canopy Night lighting Outdoor/Green Space: Hardscape Materials/Details: Stone, timber, roof Entrance canopy feature Image #14
Woodneath Library Center Kansas City, MO Massing/Form/Scale: Contrast of historic and modern forms, scale of architectural elements and color Outdoors/Green Space: Formal lawn, vehicular access, bike racks, light bollards Materials/Details: Historic brick, modern metal panels, canopy element Image #15