Community
Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN
At the center of Allen County's system, the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne is one of the busiest in the nation; however, its size was inadequate to handle the library's ever-increasing collections and demands for services. With the 127,000 s.f. addition and 240,000 s.f. renovation, the new building should accommodate growth for twenty years, and hopefully beyond.
In addition to allowing the main library to expand its open shelf capacity, some of the highlights of the completed project will include:
A patron parking garage for 130 cars
Full accessibility to people with disabilities
More reader seating
Self-service checkout stations
New entrance on the west with drive-up access
New plaza at the east entrance
280-seat auditorium
An exhibit gallery
Library cafe
New flexible public meeting rooms
New lighting, data and telecom systems
Integrated HVAC system.
Children's Services area.
Construction started May 2004; facility will be turned over to the Owner December of 2006.
Design Architect :: Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects
At the center of Allen County's system, the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne is one of the busiest in the nation; however, its size was inadequate to handle the library's ever-increasing collections and demands for services. With the 127,000 s.f. addition and 240,000 s.f. renovation, the new building should accommodate growth for twenty years, and hopefully beyond.
In addition to allowing the main library to expand its open shelf capacity, some of the highlights of the completed project will include:
A patron parking garage for 130 cars
Full accessibility to people with disabilities
More reader seating
Self-service checkout stations
New entrance on the west with drive-up access
New plaza at the east entrance
280-seat auditorium
An exhibit gallery
Library cafe
New flexible public meeting rooms
New lighting, data and telecom systems
Integrated HVAC system.
Children's Services area.
Construction started May 2004; facility will be turned over to the Owner December of 2006.
Design Architect :: Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects
