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The design team worked with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to fully renovate the existing 1967 facility and provide an addition which facilitates a complete reorganization of library services.
Courtesy of EDGE Studio – Photographs : Ed Massery
The existing building was completely transformed by removing its un-insulated, single glazed envelope and expanding the structure to enlarge the facility and provide a greater visual presence when approached from all nearby streets. The new exterior wall assembly helps to provide for a highly sustainable building with a thermally superior envelope.
Courtesy of EDGE Studio – Photographs : Ed Massery
The interior space was reorganized to locate all of the main library services, including adult, teen and children?s department services on a single floor with maximum staff sight lines to minimize staffing requirements. Accessibility, both physical and visual, is important to the visitor experience. Courtesy of EDGE Studio – Photographs : Ed Massery
A welcoming environment to a diverse customer base and strong wayfinding so that all visitors can orient themselves to the space immediately upon entry ensures that services are readily perceived.
Courtesy of EDGE Studio – Photographs : Ed Massery
Project Info :
Architects : EDGE Studio

Project Year : 2010

Photographs : Ed Massery

Project Location : Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Area : 33,000 sf renovation / 9,000 ...