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Moline Public Library

Moline, IL

Client:

City of Moline

Russell Roles & Responsibilities:

General Contractor

Project Profile:

73,000 s.f.
Two stories
Meeting Rooms
Conference Rooms
Coffee Shop
Office Area
New children's area
Parking expansion
Self-Check Kiosks

Project Description:

The following information was submitted by OPN Architects, the architect on the Moline Public Library project, in the March-April 2008 issue of Design Cost Data:

"The strategy for the design addresses the desire for transparency. First, the facility is placed on the street frontage, bringing the facade into public view. Second, all hard-wall spaces, such as restrooms, office areas, mechanical spaces, etc., are placed to the back of the plan, which positions the open collection and seating areas toward the front of the facility. Third, large expanses of fenestration connect the library to the exterior and present an open, inviting apperance to the public.

The exterior design for the facility is a bridge between modern and contemporary. The materials, brick, stone, copper and glass, are traditional materials for the City of Moline, but they are used in a modern interpretation of the library program. Sustainability is addressed through considerable daylighting through the wide expanse of windows and a light monitor on the second level. Daylight sensors control artificial light levels. Low maintenance planting and bio-swales were incorporated into the site design."

Contract Amount:

$10,200,000