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District of Columbia Public Library <br /> Anacostia Library <br /> PROJECT TEAM The small-scale residential context provided the inspiration for the design of <br /> Freelon <br /> (Lead Designer and this new branch library, located in a low-income, underserved neighborhood <br /> Architect of Record) in Washington, D.C.The project not only fulfilled programmatic needs but <br /> in association with <br /> R.McGheeAssociates also provided a stimulus for community pride and economic development. <br /> (Associate Architect) Replacing its fortress-like predecessor,the transparent glass walls of <br /> LOCATION the new Anacostia Library reveal vibrant community activity, radiate light, <br /> Washington,District of Columbia and make visible a security presence. The project has become a catalyst <br /> CLIENT CONTACT for neighborhood development and brought in new consumers through <br /> Ginnie Cooper increased visitorship. <br /> Chief Librarian <br /> DC Public Libraries <br /> ginnie.cooper @dc.gov The residential scale is reflected in the library design as a series of pavilions <br /> 7202.727.0321 for program areas that require enclosure: the children's program room, <br /> SIZE the young adults' area, support spaces, and public meeting rooms.The <br /> 22,348 GSF remainder of the level one plan is high, open space for the main reading <br /> COST room, stacks, computers,and public seating areas.A large green roof <br /> $10.3 million structure provides shelter over all program areas. Multiple entries not only <br /> OCCUPANCY DATE bridge the pronounced topography of the site, but also activate multiple <br /> June 2010 street frontages in an area previously suffering from blight. <br /> MAIN PROGRAM ELEMENTS <br /> Collections <br /> Adult Working directly with the community by facilitating P ublic input sessions <br /> Popular Reading was a key part of the design process. Users made it clear that they <br /> Children's Area wanted an open,welcoming building with additional program space for <br /> Teen Space <br /> Multi-Purpose/Meeting Spaces children. Children's spaces played a large role for the integration of public <br /> Cafe art. Freelon coordinated public meetings to select local artists and assist <br /> Parking <br /> Green Roof with the planning of each installation to be integrated into the architecture. <br /> SUSTAINABILITY Incorporating the ideas of local community groups into the design built a <br /> USGBC LEEDS Gold Certified 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 /> ' a f <br /> 2012 AIA North Carolina . <br /> Honor Award 3 <br /> 2012 AIA DC Award of Merit <br /> in Architecture <br /> 2012 IIDAIALA Library <br /> r <br /> Interior Design Award t, <br /> 2011 AIA Triangle Honor Award <br /> 2011 Library Journal <br /> New Landmark Libraries <br /> Honorable Mention <br /> I � <br /> 2011 Architectural Lighting <br /> Design Award "n <br /> 2010 AIA North Carolina Committee <br /> on the Environment Award <br /> j <br /> 4 <br /> 10 FREELON i Southern Branch Library Facilitator Proposal <br /> i <br /> i <br />