WEST SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
A renovation and expansion of the historic century-old Carnegie Library, the project included plaster repair, effective laylight in place of the original skylight, new standing seam roof and a revisioned front entry that reflects the classic style of the building.
After demolition of the two existing additions to the original library, a two-story addition was built, housing most of the new library and library services. A striking lobby with high ceilings joins the Carnegie Room to the new addition, housing the children’s room and young adult room, a 150-seat community meeting room, computer lab, local history room, and a variety of reading nooks and spots for quiet study. The library now features large arrays of heat-rejecting glass, infusing the space with natural light.
Designed to meet LEED standards, the historic building has been awarded LEED Silver certification.