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45 <br />District of Columbia Public Library <br />Anacostia Library <br />PROJECT TEAM <br />Freelon <br />The small -scale residential context provided the inspiration for the design of <br />(Lead Designer and <br />this new branch library, located in a low- income, underserved neighborhood <br />Architect of Record) <br />in Washington, D.C. The project not only fulfilled programmatic needs but <br />in association with <br />R.McGhee Associates <br />also provided a stimulus for community pride and economic development. <br />(Associate Architect) <br />Replacing its fortress -like predecessor, the transparent glass walls of <br />LOCATION <br />the new Anacostia Library reveal vibrant community activity, radiate light, <br />Washington, District of Columbia <br />and make visible a security presence. The project has become a catalyst <br />CLIENT CONTACT <br />for neighborhood development and brought in new consumers through <br />Ginnie Cooper <br />increased visitorship. <br />Chief Librarian <br />DC Public Libraries <br />ginnie.cooper @dc.gov <br />The residential scale is reflected in the library design as a series of pavilions <br />T202.727.0321 <br />for program areas that require enclosure; the children's program room, <br />SIZE <br />the young adults' area, support spaces, and public meeting rooms. The <br />22,348 GSF <br />remainder of the level one plan is high, open space for the main reading <br />COST <br />room, stacks, computers, and public seating areas. A large green roof <br />$10.3 million <br />structure provides shelter over all program areas. Multiple entries not only <br />OCCUPANCY DATE <br />bridge the pronounced topography of the site, but also activate multiple <br />June 2010 <br />street frontages in an area previously suffering from blight. <br />MAIN PROGRAM ELEMENTS <br />Collections <br />Adult <br />Workin g directly with the community by facilitatin g p ublic input sessions <br />Popular Reading <br />was a key part of the design process. Users made it clear that they <br />Children's Area <br />Teen Space <br />wanted an open, welcoming building with additional program space for <br />Multi- Purpose /Meeting Spaces <br />children. Children's spaces played a large role for the integration of public <br />Cafe <br />art. Freelon coordinated public meetings to select local artists and assist <br />Parking <br />Green Roof <br />with the planning of each installation to be integrated into the architecture. <br />SUSTAINASILITY <br />Incorporating the ideas of local community groups into the design built a <br />USGBC LEEDS Gold Certified <br />sense of ownership that ultimately contributed to the library's success. <br />AWARDS <br />2013 AIA/ALA Library <br />Building Award <br />2012 National Organization of <br />Minority Architects Design Excellence <br />Honor Award <br />2012 AIA North Carolina <br />Honor Award <br />2012 AIA DC Award of Merit <br />in Architecture <br />2012 IIDA/ALA Library <br />Interior Design Award <br />2011 AIA Triangle Honor Award <br />2011 Library Journal <br />New Landmark Libraries <br />Honorable Mention <br />2011 Architectural Lighting <br />Design Award <br />2010 AIA North Carolina Committee <br />on the Environment Award <br />10 t-REELON I Southern Branch Library f=acilitator Proposal <br />