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Completion Date: May 2009
Owner: City of Boston
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Program: A 21,000-square-foot public library.
Design concept and solution: The Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library was designed to honor the mayor’s initiative to bring important civic buildings to Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. The design opens the library’s front elevation with glazing to infuse the warm and inviting interior space with natural light. The welcoming transparency allows pedestrians to see directly into the wood-wrapped interior spaces and reading room. The children’s and young adult’s rooms are placed in the rear for privacy and protection. Sustainable features include daylighting strategies, water conservation, a cool roof, an on-site stormwater infiltration system, bike storage, and parking for alternative fuel vehicles.
Gross square footage:
21,000 sq. ft.
Site size:
72,000 sq. ft.
Total construction cost:
$10,000,000
Architect:
William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.
10 Post Office Square
Suite 1010
Boston, MA 02109
T: 617.423.3470
F: 617.451.9205
www.rawnarch.com
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