PROJECT  Howard County Library System, Savage Branch Renovation

LOCATION  Laurel, , 

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  7/22/2014

ARCHITECT  Grimm+Parker Architects

ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT  

OWNER/CLIENT  Howard County Department of County Adminstration

CONTRACTOR  Kane Construction

PHOTOGRAPHER  Ken Wyner Photography

DESIGN TEAM  Melanie Hennigan AIA, LEED AP, Richard Morrison AIA, LEED AP, Julia Crawford, NCIDQ, LEED AP

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

Public libraries are expressive of community culture and values, often with a specific educational mission to support the public schools and local economic development. For Howard County’s Savage Branch & STEM Education Center, the priority is STEM learning for teens in an open, transparent and sustainable environment. A new digital media lab situated in a transparent, energetically-designed space encourages collaboration and interaction. The sustainable facility supports hands-on, active learning through the use of specialized spaces, including classrooms, a lab, and a sound studio for music recording. The facility’s robust technology and digital connectivity (with dedicated “teen booths),” support peer-to-peer teaching and exploration. The library’s cyber cafe provides food and comfortable seating in a relaxed environment. The repurposed and revitalized local library symbolizes community aspirations and reflects a commitment to education from Howard County Library System (2013’s Library System of the Year).

IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS

IMAGE 1  © Kenneth M. Wyner

IMAGE 2  © Kenneth M. Wyner

IMAGE 3  © Kenneth M. Wyner

IMAGE 4  © Kenneth M. Wyner

IMAGE 5  © Kenneth M. Wyner

IMAGE 6  © Kenneth M. Wyner

IMAGE 7  © Kenneth M. Wyner

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