PROJECT Lewes Public Library
LOCATION Lewes, Delaware, US
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE 6/1/2016
ARCHITECT Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT
OWNER/CLIENT Lewes Public Library
CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.
PHOTOGRAPHER Charles Uniatowski
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM Brad A. Hastings AIA LEED AP, Emily E. McMullen, Craig Williams AIA, Arden M. Bardol AIA, Louise M. Miller Assoc. AIA NCIDQ ASID, George M. Sakellis, Jon M. Lipka AIA CSI CCCA, Daniele M. Haley AIA
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The new Lewes Public Library is the culmination of a 6 year planning effort which included multiple site options and extensive community involvement in the design effort. The new 28,500 sf facility nearly doubles the size of the 14,600 sf library it replaced in order to address growing population and service needs. The new facility is sited between two main thoroughfares adjacent to a City park and a new DelDOT bicycle trailhead facility making it an integral part of the City fabric and a highly visible community asset and focal point. The project was designed to be reflective of the local seaside vernacular taking cues from old lifesaving stations as well as pay homage to the site’s past use as a railway spur. The interior was developed to be highly flexible, anchored by a large central volume housing a number of collections, with exposed wood trusses and extensive natural light provided by a central spine of clerestory windows. The project was designed to be highly energy efficient, highlighted by a 163.2 kw roof-mounted solar array which offsets 100% of the building’s projected annual electrical consumption.
MEDIA FOR DOWNLOAD
Project PDF
IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS
IMAGE 1 Lewes Public Library_thumbnail.jpg, Night Exterior, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 2 Lewes Public Library_high res ext.jpg, Front Exterior, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 3 Lewes Public Library_high res int.jpg, Circulation Desk, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 4 Lewes Public Library_Children's Collection.jpg, Children's Collection, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 5 Lewes Public Library_Computer Area.jpg, Computer Area, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 6 Lewes Public Library_Delaware Room.jpg, Delaware Room, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 7 Lewes Public Library_Delaware Room Interior.jpg, Delaware Room Interior, Charles Uniatowski Photography
IMAGE 8 Lewes Public Library_Front Exterior.jpg, Front Exterior, Charles Uniatowski Photography
Lewes Public Library
Category
Local > AIA Chesapeake Bay > Non-Residential Architecture (AIA Chesapeake Bay) > New Construction (AIA Chesapeake Bay)
Winner Status
- Merit Award
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