The re-purposing of the library included demolition and abatement, interior fit-out, swipe card access doors, new bathrooms and updated mechanical distribution on floors five through nine. Additionally, an audio booth and video studio required special acoustic treatment to minimize sounds reflection in the building. The project schedule was being phased to limit disturbances to the occupied library.

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Understanding the importance of the Johnson Building to the community and its service to the 25 City branch libraries, the facility remained open and operational throughout construction. All work was carefully phased to minimize impacts, with the majority of disruptive work performed on off-hours shifts. The revitalized library features a welcoming front lobby and updated program areas including a children’s library, teen area and a reader-friendly collection on the second floor. The granite façade was transformed with the installation of a glass curtain wall façade system to create a stunning front door to the community.

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The main building received a complete interior and exterior restoration, repairing and revitalizing the original millwork, windows and Dedham granite façade with authentic period materials and techniques. All M/E/P systems were upgraded and structural bracing ensured preservation of the building’s structural systems. The 76,600 sq. ft. addition features a striking double-skin glass curtain wall imported from Germany, distinctive interior finishes such as bamboo flooring and terrazzo tile and a 33,000 sq. ft. underground parking garage. Features of the library now include 90 computer stations, reservable meeting rooms, 220-seat auditorium, state-of-the-art climate-controlled rooms, computer training center and a children’s room. Elements such as a green roof to cover the parking garage, and the restored Joan Lorentz Park, contributed to this project to receiving LEED Silver certification.

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The first phase of the project included preservation of the façade, roof and interior woodwork, including the installation of new windows and skylights. The interior was reconfigured, requiring structural changes, floor lowering and associated underpinning. The second phase added a 15,000 sq. ft. modern structure to house an administration suite, children’s room entrance, first floor circulation area and a new stairway orientation. Additional updates included a redesigned walkway, changes to the east entry, a plaza, glass framing on the original building, seating areas and a children’s garden. All work was carefully managed around sensitive abutting neighbors, including a senior living facility, courthouse, businesses and residences.

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Taking full advantage of its waterfront, hillside location, the Library was cut into the side of the hill, with reading rooms and public spaces strategically overlooking the harbor. Building the Library involved extensive amounts of site work due to the property’s sloped grade and retaining wall.

With its high-end interior and exterior finishes, today, Cold Spring Harbor Library and Environmental Center is considered a unique collection of quiet places and beautiful spaces—from the main reading room with the cozy, stone fireplace to the large, wraparound outdoor porch.

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The construction of the new Library consisted of 23,000 sq. ft. over two levels. Major features of the building include the exterior patio section on the ground level and balcony on the second level. The Library design allows for plenty of natural light entering the building, partially shaded by a custom panelized screen wall along South Dakota Avenue. A 3,000 sq. ft. interim library was built for use between the demolition of the old Library and construction of the new.

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The expanded building, located in a high-profile site adjacent to occupied Harvard buildings, required an advanced level of logistics, safety and mitigation planning to minimize campus impacts. The complex scope of work included the gut renovation of the interior, the reskinning of the façade and the integration of a two-floor vertical addition providing 10,000 sq. ft. of additional program spaces. The project also involved the installation of all new building systems, including a chilled beam system.

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Axinn Library houses the Harold E. Yuker Reference Library, the John W. Wydler Government Documents Depository, the Business Development Center, a café and a 24-hour study area as well as over one million volumes and over 4,000 journals. Students now have complete access to online information databases throughout the library through the successful installation of a wireless network and wired work stations.

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To modernize the historic library and increase collaboration areas, the OWHL underwent a gut renovation and structural reconfiguration through the central core of the building—a complex task due to the varied ages of the building’s additions. Following the demolition of the five-level book stack core, new M/E/P systems and natural light were integrated, building accessibility issues were addressed and an open floorplan was created. The resulting space provides increased classroom and group study areas; an expanded makerspace; a new café; more student seating; office and teaching space for the Tang Institute; a climate-controlled archive room; and features updated finishes throughout. Historic interior elements including the Travis Mural and substantial quantities of millwork in the Garver Room, Dole Room and Freeman Room required removal, preservation and re-installation efforts to ensure these finishes were not compromised during construction.

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Kings Park Branch—Renovation of existing 10,000 sq. ft. building, new roof, windows, bathrooms and community spaces. New 7,000 sq. ft. children’s room, basement storage area, portico entrance, elevator, mechanical room and electric, fire protection and data services.

Nesconset Branch—Renovation of the U.S. Army Building including the restoration of the existing masonry and structural steel. Complete environmental remediation of the facility and removal of old roof decking. Masonry on the existing façade was completely restored with new window openings established and installed. New portico entrance, elevator, mechanical room and electric, fire protection and data services.

Smithtown Main Branch—Renovation of existing 21,000 sq. ft. building. New roof, windows, bathrooms, community spaces, 8,500 sq. ft. children’s room, basement storage area, portico entrance, elevator, mechanical room and electric, fire protection and data services.

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