Northport Public Library

The Northport-East Northport Library has elected to construct a new state-of-the-art library building in a new location. The existing library will remain in operation while the new building is under construction. The purpose of this project is to enhance the existing downtown are with an educational and entertainment resource and create a community hub for all residents. The facility should include modern amenities and flexibility for future use. This project will involve design of a new building as well as development of the surrounding site.

Space Planning

All of the spaces listed below are to be incorporated in the library plans

Entry Lobby
Circulation / Information Desk
Cafe
Adult/Reference Collection
Children's Room
Children's Program Room
Young Adult Collection
Other Collection
Reading/Lounge Area
Multi-purpose Room (80 People)
Meeting Rooms
- 2 for 5 people each
- 2 for 10 people each
- 1 for 25 people
Gallery
STEAM Room / Maker Space
Bathrooms
Office Suite
- Director
- Assistant Director
- Reference Librarian
- Technical Services
- File Storage
- Secretary
- Staff Lounge
Storage
Mechanical/Electrical Room
Outdoor Reading Area

Existing Site

It is important to consider the site when planning out your building orientation. It is important to take advantage of the beautiful water views as well as maintaining pedestrian connection to the dock and Northport park paths.

Concept

After visiting the site I was inspired by the nautical aesthetic the town had, as well as the site being located on Northport Harbor. Aspects of me building represent elements of boats.

Bubble Diagrams

Building Diagrams

When planning out my library I took into consideration how the spaces would interact with each other. I tried to keep public spaces off to the sides and separate from other areas, as well as quiet areas from loud ones.

Building Code

Occupancy Plans

Site Plan

For the site plan I arranged the building so that it is visible from Main Street and the angle of the multipurpose room gestures towards the town to welcome pedestrians. The path from the corner of the site to the main entrance is inviting and welcoming to the neighborhood. I also relocated the memorial to the north side of the site where I created a courtyard between my building and the park.

First Floor

The first floor consists of the children areas as well as the office suite. I located the office suite directly behind the circulation desk so they have privacy as well as being convenient to place books back into circulation. I also felt it was important to keep the children on the lower level to keep them away from adults and it is easier for a parent they may have a few kids with them.

Second Floor

On the second floor I placed the multi-purpose room right at the top of the main stairs and elevator so it is easy to access. I wanted this room to face the town because it will mainly be used for town meetings or events. My meeting rooms have a beautiful of the park as well as a rain garden I created in the shape of a sail. The outdoor reading area overlooks the harbor as well as the adult area and cafe having large windows with seamless views.

Office Plans

Circulation Desk

Plan View

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Schematic Section

Wall Detail

This wall detail is for my IPE rain screen. The other exterior materials I picked for my building are white cement fiber panels, and zinc cladding panels.

Elevations

The angled facade and windows on the south side of my building is another aspect I got from the idea of boats

The circle windows are to represent boat port hole windows that I located in my Children's collection area. The large vertical window is where one of my stairwells is located and I also placed more angled windows on this facade.

Renderings