Norfolk Public Library – Norfolk, NE
project detail
TD2 civil and structural engineers worked with the architect to deliver this vital project in the life of a community. While reinterpreting an existing building and adding much-needed space, the goal to create a cohesive structure was tied together with access, materials, and details.
Civil highlights:
TD2 civil engineers worked within the existing boundaries of the site to prepare for the new addition, upgrade services to the renovated building, create and improve parking, and improve access.
- Minor site grading to accommodate new addition and parking area
- Reconfigured parking with demolition and reconstruction of existing portions blended with 109 new stalls
- Addition of a book drop-off loop and an access drive
- New fire service line and connection for sanitary sewer (addition) and replacement of existing sanitary service line (renovation)
- New public perimeter sidewalks
Structural highlights:
Renovation:
- Shore and demolish the north end as a connection point for the new addition and to make column locations work with the program
- Shore and demolish the SW corner of the existing building to create column-free space for a large Community Room
Addition:
- New slab-on-grade with brick masonry addition elevates and lifts a grounded existing building
- The interior structure left exposed and incorporates Vulcraft (a local company) steel joists into the design
- The roofline pops up at the front with clerestory glass to add natural light
- Addition of a new entry canopy and an exterior covered walkway and gathering space
- Outdoor “C”-shaped courtyard with an open canopy of wide-flanged steel beams
- Worked closely with the architect and MEP to leave openings through the steel beams to run electrical and piping
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Professional Photography: Corey Gaffer Photography
project specs
Category :
Structural, Civil, Gathering Spaces
scope :
New construction, one-story 16,000 SF addition, and a 21,000-SF renovation.
location :
308 Prospect Avenue, Norfolk, NE
owner :
City of Norfolk
architect :
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
completion date :
2018
services provided by TD2 :
Civil Engineering (site work) | Structural Engineering (addition/renovation)