2014-129 Library - Freelon Group Architects for Southern Branch Library Facilitation

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Durham Station Transportation Center, City of Durham Durham,NC The two-story, 10,300sf DSTC serves four and one-half million of DATA's five million annual passengers. Public engagement was a critical component to the design process. Keeping stakeholders informed and involved at each project phase allowed for the empowerment of the community in the development of their multimodal transportation facility. The Station is at the heart of Durham's flourishing downtown and serves as a hub for the larger Triangle area. AWARDS 2009 Durham City-County Appearance Commission Golden Leaf Awards for Community Appearance Durham County Human Services Complex Durham,NC On a full city block in Downtown Durham,the new DCHS Complex houses the Departments of Public Health, Social Services and a large county meeting space.As a courtyard building, the facades all front their respective streets, reinforcing its urban presence. By contrast,the internal courtyard is a"gem" set within its gritty urban condition. Programming revealed a clear stakeholder message: build the new facility in Its current location downtown. As a catalyst " for growth along East Main Street,the project has been lauded as a place for and about the residents of Durham. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Jackson,MS The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum tells the troubling and uplifting stories of the Civil Rights n - movement in Mississippi. Understanding this complex history was only possible by hearing N u. the stories first hand. Two statewide stakeholder meetings were held, with the goal of listening to n citizens and seeking a vision for this important institution. Informed by citizen feedback,the team crafted a project mission statement that became the driver for design. 24 FREELON Southern Branch Library Facilitator Proposal II f i I i i