Roxbury Branch Library, Boston Public Library

Roxbury, MA

This 27,000 SF renovation revitalizes the former Brutalist building into a bright, open and welcoming space for the Roxbury community.  The largest portion of the renovation was for the main reading room. Other renovated spaces include a new Children’s corner, an African-American collection space, learning labs, a community room and new computer workstations. A redesigned entry plaza features linear LED’s in the canopy/sunshade improving visibility and creating an architectural statement within the neighborhood.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Lighting Power Density: 49% below code (ASHRAE 90.1 3013)

2024 BSA Harleston Parker Medal
2022 IES Section Award, Honorable Mention
2021 BSA Sustainable Design Awards
2021 BSA Honor Award for Design Excellence, Citation
2021 AIA/ALA Library Building Award
2021 Boston Preservation Alliance, Preservation Achievement Award   
2021 IIDA New England Design Award, Community & Culture Category 
2021 AN (Architect's Newspaper) Best of Design Awards, Honorable Mention, Public Category

Architect
Utile

Photographer
Randy Crandon

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