[PPT] - CAC MEETING , FEB. 28 TH , 2017 NADAAA ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY PowerPoint Presentation

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CAC MEETING , FEB. 28TH, 2017

ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY

PROGRAMMING STUDY NADAAA

FOR CITY OF BOSTON

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND PUBLIC FACILITY DEPARTMENT

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1.0 SCHEDULE 2.0 SUMMARY OF PROJECT GOAL AND FINDINGS 3.0 FINAL PROGRAMS 4.0 ADJACENCY DIAGRAM 5.0 NEW BUILDING OPTIONS

AGENDA

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Submission Presentation Cost-Check

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User centered institution Community gathering Special Collections Center of Knowledge Children & Teens Access & Innovation Sustainabile Organization Fun

BPL COMPASS: STRATEGIC PLAN

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AMS BRANCH LIBRARY- NADAAA

ADAMS STREET BRANCH

PROGRAMMING STUDY

DRAFT EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT

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FOR CITY OF BOSTON

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT

Site: residential neighborhood, near school, off-site parking Adams Branch by the Numbers: East Boston and Mattapan BPL as benchmarks Roof: type, access, mechanical systems Landscape: trees and reading garden Interior: program, light, staff areas and visibility Computer & IT: small computer program, lack of technology space/storage Collection: 33,000 volumes Accessibility: entry, accessible routes and clearances MEP/FP review: needs updated and integrated systems

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1. Age range of survey participants 35-65 years of age
2. Visit 1x per month
3. Use Adams Street Branch Library almost exclusively
4. Arrive on foot
5. Enjoy location, staff, and children’s programming
6. Most popular parts of library: Children and Teen areas
7. Agree that current building is too small and old
8. Want larger community facilities and programming (gallery, multi-purpose space,

etc.)

9. Want more technology programming
10. Quiet places to Study/Meet

SURVEY: TOP RESPONSES

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ADAMS STREET: SELECT PROJECT GOALS

1. Improved service via a single floor building 2. Sensitivity to budget, schedule & community logistics 3. Visibility/ Secure sight lines within library 4. Capturing outdoor space / outdoor program 5. Transparency and Inclusivity (ability to see activities of the library from the exterior) 6. Adjacencies that support BPL programs and goals 7. Appropriate acoustics 8. Amenity spaces: kitchen near community hall, family space, etc. 9. Compatibility with urban context

10. Accommodate new BPL program elements
11. Sustainability through daylighting
12. Upgrade technology and adaptability of systems for future technology

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UPDATED PROGRAM

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ENTRANCE ZONE

TEEN SECTION

BUILDING SERVICES

SHARED SERVICE

CHILDREN’S SECTION

ADULT SECTION ADMINISTRATION

VESTIBULE LOBBY BORROWER SERVICE DESK SELF PICK-UP HOLDS FRIENDS BOOK SALE SHELF BOOK DROP OFF STROLLER PARKING TEEN COLLECTION TEEN SEATING AREA TEEN COMPUTERS

COMMUNITY HALL MEETING ROOMS LAPTOP AREA COPY/PRINT SERVICE CASUAL SEATING PUBLIC RESTROOMS KITCHENETTE FURNITURE STORAGE

CHILDREN’S COLLECTION CHILDREN’S AREA CHILDREN’S COMPUTER PUBLIC SERVICE DESK CHILDREN’S BATHROOM

ADULT COLLECTION ADULT SEATING AREA ADULT COMPUTER PUBLIC SERVICE DESK IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

LIBRARIAN’S OFFICE STAFF BREAK ROOM STAFF RESTROOM STAFF WORKROOM MECHANICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOMS IT/AV ROOM GENERAL STORAGE FACILITY STORAGE CUSTODIAL OFFICE CUSTODIAL CLOSET

ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY

PROGRAM SUMMARY

TOTAL NET : 12,251 SF

TOTAL GROSS : 14,701 SF

1,016 SF 2,521 SF 782 SF 1,820 SF 693 SF 2,984 SF 2,262 SF

NADAAA,DECEMBER 7, 2016

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ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

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MEP/FP/IT LOUNGE CUST.

STOR. KIT.

MTG MTG MTG

OUTDOOR READING SPACE DESIRED ADJACENCIES POTENTIAL ADJACENCIES OUTDOOR AREAS

BOOK GARDEN

LIBR. OFF.

ENTRY

CASUAL SEATING

COMMUNITY HALL

CHILDREN’S AREA

TEEN AREA

ADULT AREA

USER GROUP MEETING OCTOBER 2016

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COMMUNITY HALL

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ADULT COLLECTION

Total Collection 12,328 NON-FICTIONS / BIOGRAPHY 180 vol/unit (10 vol/linear ft)

TALL SHELVES JUST FOR PERIMETER USE

BOOK ON CD/ REFERENCE 144 vol/unit (8 vol/linear ft) FICTION/ LARGE PRINTS/... 216 vol/unit (12 vol/linear ft) PERIODICAL 9 vol/unit (1 vol/linear ft) MUSIC CD 450 vol/unit (25 vol/linear ft) DVD 324 vol/unit (18 vol/linear ft) SHELVING UNITS 64

TEEN COLLECTION

Total Collection 2,680 BOOKS ON CD 96 vol/unit(8 vol/linear ft) FICTION 144 vol/unit(12 vol/linear ft) GRAPHIC NOVEL 180 vol/unit(15 vol/linear ft) SHELVING UNITS PERIODICAL 9 vol/unit (1 vol/linear ft) PERIODICAL 9 vol/unit (1 vol/linear ft)

CHILDREN’S COLLECTION

Total Collection 11,792 MUSIC CD 387 vol/unit (25 vol/linear ft) DVD 387 vol/unit (18 vol/linear ft) CD/BOOK SET 162 vol/unit (18 vol/linear ft) BIOGRAPHY/FICTION/GRAPHIC NOVEL/SPANISH 135 vol/unit (15 vol/linear ft) BOARD BOOK/CONCEPT/ NON- FICTION/HOLIDAY 180 vol/unit (20 vol/linear ft) FOLK AND FAIRY/PICTURE 225 vol/unit (25 vol/linear ft) EARLY READER 270 vol/unit (30 vol/linear ft) BOOK ON CD 81vol/unit (9 vol/linear ft) SHELVING UNITS 66 SHELVING UNITS 15

SHELVES W/ROD TO HANG BAGS

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ENTRANCE

EXISTING CONDITIONS: 7,200 GSF

(BASE PROGRAM : 14,701 SF)

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OPTION A: NEW BUILDING WITH SOUTH COURT

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SUNNY READING TERRACE

READING GARDEN

ADAMS STREET STORE FRONT

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TEENS ADMIN MECH MEETING ROOMS

COMMUNITY

HALL

CHILDREN

ENTRANCE

READING GARDEN

TERRACE

ADULT

ADULT COMPUTER

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Volumes: 12328

READING GARDEN

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u m e s : 1 1 7 9 2 C H I L D R E N ’ S L I B R A R I A N ADULT LIBRARIAN ADULT COMPUTER

ENTRANCE

TOTAL BUILD AREA : 14,470 GSF

(BASE PROGRAM : 14,701 SF)

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ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAMMING STUDY- CAC MEETING - NADAAA

ENTRANCE ZONE

TEEN SECTION

BUILDING SERVICES

SHARED SERVICE

CHILDREN’S SECTION

ADULT SECTION ADMINISTRATION

1,016 SF

1,100 SF

2,521 SF

2,550 SF

782 SF

935 SF

1,820 SF

1,640 SF

693 SF

957 SF

2,984 SF

3,118 SF

2,262 SF

2,300 SF

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u m e s : 1 1 7 9 2 C H I L D R E N ’ S L I B R A R I A N ADULT LIBRARIAN Volumes: 12328 ADULT COMPUTER

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TEENS

COMPUTER

MECH

COMMUNITY HALL

CHILDREN

ENTRANCE

ADULT

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LIBRARIAN DESK BR DESK LIBRARIAN DESK

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STORAGE READING TERRACE SLIDING DOOR: DIRECT CONNECTION TO CHILDREN’S SECTION MEETING ROOMS WITH DIRECT VIEW TO READING GARDEN LANDSCAPE BARRIER SEPARATES READING TERRACE FROM STREET READING GARDEN OUTDOOR SEATING BENCHES

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CHILDREN’S SECTION

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READING GARDEN (TERRACE)

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VIEW FROM ADAMS STREET

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VIEW FROM ADAMS /DELMONT CORNER

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OPTION B: NEW BUILDING WITH CENTRAL SKYLIGHT

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Volumes: 12328 Volumes: 11792 CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN ADULT LIBRARIAN Volumes: 2680

READING GARDEN

SKYLIGHT

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ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAMMING STUDY- CAC MEETING - NADAAA

Volumes: 12328 Volumes: 11792 CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN ADULT LIBRARIAN Volumes: 2680

READING GARDEN

TEENS ADMIN MECH MEETING ROOMS

COMMUNITY

HALL

CHILDREN

ENTRANCE

SKYLIGHT

ADULT

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ENTRANCE

Volumes: 12328

READING GARDEN

Volumes: 11792 CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN Volumes: 2680

TOTAL BUILDING AREA : 14,400 GSF

(BASE PROGRAM AREA : 14,701 SF)

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ENTRANCE ZONE

TEEN SECTION

BUILDING SERVICES

SHARED SERVICE

CHILDREN’S SECTION

ADULT SECTION ADMINISTRATION

1,016 SF

1,027 SF

2,521 SF

2,900 SF

782 SF

925 SF

1,820 SF

1,500 SF

693 SF

957 SF

2,984 SF

3,320 SF

2,262 SF

2,150 SF

ADULT LIBRARIAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN Volumes: 12328

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COMMUNITY HALL

CHILDREN

ENTRANCE

TEENS MECH

ADULT

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BR DESK LIBRARIAN DESK LIBRARIAN DESK

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OUTDOOR SEATING BENCH IN READING GARDEN KITCHENETTE: SERVES BOTH SEATING AREA AND COMMUNITY HALL FURNITURE STORAGE SOUTHERN LIGHT FOR DAY ACTIVITIES DIRECT CONNECTION TO CHILDREN’S SECTION DIRECT CONNECTION TO TEEN SECTION ADULT SEATING AREA UNDER SKYLIGHT

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SKYLIGHT IN ADULT SECTION

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ADAMS STREET VIEW

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DELMONT STREET VIEW

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ADAMS STREET: SELECT PROJECT GOALS

1. Visibility/ Secure sight lines within library 2. Capturing outdoor space / outdoor program 3. Transparency and inclusivity (ability to see activities of the library from the exterior) 4. Adjacencies that support BPL programs and goals 5. Compatibility with Adams Street neighborhood context 6. Sustainability target LEED silver

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