Northeast Library Renovation

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Revised Floor Plans

Preliminary designs were presented at the Friends of the Northeast Library meeting on Monday, March 19. Based on feedback at that meeting, a possible alternate plan was developed. Both of these plans were submitted to the Historic Preservation Office as part of the submission process for historic projects.

view the two floor plans

We welcome comments and feedback.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Northeast Library Proposed Floor Plans

The Northeast Neighborhood Library is being renovated. The architect presented preliminary designs for the $10 million project at a meeting of the Friends of the Northeast Library on March 19.

View more PowerPoint from DCPublicLibrary

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Overview of Renovation Process

In assessing the Northeast Library from a historic restoration viewpoint, the architects identified three distinct preservation zones

The Restoration Zone – The highest level of protection is applied to the primary public spaces that contain significant historic features. The goal for these areas is to preserve permanent features of the building such as trim, plasterwork and built-in woodwork as well as replacing elements such as lighting and flooring that are appropriate to the historic period.

The Rehabilitation Zone – Secondary public spaces or spaces that contain less historic integrity may be altered with the goal of preserving individual elements that convey the history of the building, while making these spaces more compatible with modern use.

The Renovation Zone – Spaces with few significant historic features, including back-of-house spaces, restrooms and mechanical areas, is allowed with minimal restrictions.