The renovation sought to improve the Library by the addition of a lower entrance enclosure, front patio and landscaping modifications, associated interior reconfiguration of the lobby and circulation desk area, relocation of the interior stairs connecting the upper and lower levels, and infill of the floor opening between the two levels. R3A mapped the travel paths of NPL patrons and ingoing/outgoing materials for a more efficient recirculation. The resulting renovation will help to make this library continue to be the first in physical circulation in all of Allegheny County with over 1 million items checked out in 2023, and improve user experience.
The renovation will improve:
- Acoustics – reducing unwanted noise from patrons
- Safety – easier to navigate primary stair
- Sightlines – from a patron wayfinding perspective and from a staff visibility to patrons and entry/exterior
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
Interior Renovation: 3,620 sf.
New construction: 2,600 sf.