Boston
Completion Date: May 2009
Owner: City of Boston
Program: A 21,000-square-foot public library.
Design concept and solution: The Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library was designed to honor the mayor’s initiative to bring important civic buildings to Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. The design opens the library’s front elevation with glazing to infuse the warm and inviting interior space with natural light. The welcoming transparency allows pedestrians to see directly into the wood-wrapped interior spaces and reading room. The children’s and young adult’s rooms are placed in the rear for privacy and protection. Sustainable features include daylighting strategies, water conservation, a cool roof, an on-site stormwater infiltration system, bike storage, and parking for alternative fuel vehicles.
Gross square footage:
21,000 sq. ft.
Site size:
72,000 sq. ft.
Total construction cost:
$10,000,000
Architect:
William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.
10 Post Office Square
Suite 1010
Boston, MA 02109
T: 617.423.3470
F: 617.451.9205
www.rawnarch.com
PeopleOwner: Contact: Joseph Mulligan, Deputy Director Architect: Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Principal-in-Charge of Design: Clifford V. Gayley, AIA, LEED AP Project Architect: Mark Oldham, AIA, LEED AP Project Manager: Philip Gray, NCARB, Registered Architect Assistant Project Manager: Robert Wear, AIA, LEED AP Design Team: Ken Amano Interior designer: Landscape designer: Tim McCormack Engineer(s): MEP/Fire Protection Engineer: Civil Engineer: Consultant(s): Lighting: Acoustical: Cost Estimator: Surveyor: Traffic Consultant: Environmental Engineer: Geotechnical Engineer: Information Technology Consultant: General contractor: Photographer(s): Renderer(s): Credit: Al Forster CAD system, project management, or other software used: Autocad 2005
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ProductsExterior cladding: Brick: Cloud Ceramics & Glen Gery Metal/glass: Alum Curtain Wall; Alumicor Roofing: Metal: Zinc Fascias; Rheinzink Windows: Glazing: Skylights: Insulated-panel or plastic glazing Doors: Wood doors: Lambton Doors Interior finishes: Metal: Chicago Metallic Suspension grid: Chicago Metallic Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Micieli Contracting Paints and stains: ICI Paints Paneling: Floor and wall tile: Ceramic: Daltile Resilient flooring: Forbo Carpet: Milliken Floor Covering Maple Flooring: Connor Flooring Sun Wood Louvers: Select Trim Furnishings: Reception furniture: Chairs: Tables: Upholstery: Lighting: Downlights: Task lighting:
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