Carol Stream, IL

Project 1: Master Plan Library Project with Cost Estimate to Establish Budget

Project 2: Interior Renovation with an exterior Patio and Reading Pavilion + Furniture Package - 35,000 sf / $5,425,000 project budget - cost / $155 SF

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The original Library in Carol Stream is sited on a beautiful wooded lot adjacent to a natural trail, with no windows to take advantage of the extraordinary view and natural daylight. The functions of the library, including both the youth and adult collections, were located in a single large open area with high ceilings - that offered no noise or programmatic control for the staff or patrons. In the initial design meetings with staff and patrons, it was obvious that the building lacked differently scaled spaces, such as study rooms, conference areas, a quiet space, a dedicated teen space, outdoor patron space, and multi-purpose spaces tp support the community based programs the library wanted to offer.

project 1: masterplan and capital building assessment.

The initial phase of the project was to perform a master plan study and capital building assessment to understand the current condition of both the infrastructure and the function of the existing Library. Ultimately, the project representing a full building renovation was selected.

project 2: full building renovation + exterior plaza

The final plan of the building is organized around a “clunk” of study, conference, quiet, and multi-purpose rooms that solved the need for various sized meeting spaces, while also solving the larger issue of noise transfer between youth and adult. The solid north masonry wall was removed and replaced with full height glass walls that provide both daylighting and visual interest. The new exterior patio is accessible to all patrons with a new reading pavilions for additional programming.