2014 first friday feature - transforming the syossett public library
DESCRIPTION
TRANSFORMING THE SYOSSET PUBLIC LIBRARY To expand the existing 18,000 square foot Syosset Public Library by 25,000 square feet, GBds designed an addition that extends behind the original structure, and also over the top of it. Working with the structural engineering firm of Thornton Tomasetti, an ingenious solution was developed by the team to modify the existing structure of 8” steel posts to allow the required area to be added above the building.TRANSCRIPT
Gallin Beeler Design Studio Transforms the Syossett Public Library
Existing one story Syosset Public Library
Library interior with existing 8” steel columns
Temporary bracing of the structure in the Basement allowing larger foundations to be placed under the columns
Formwork for concrete to be added to the steel columns
Complete Basement columns ready to take the added load of a new third level
Main level steel columns prepared for addition of concrete
New steel structure being installed at the addition behind the existing building
Steel beams being installed
Structure of the addition behind and above the existing library
Concrete encased columns extend through the existing roof with a new steel structure above. An interstitial Mechanical level, between the existing roof and the new third floor, has been incorporated for great HVAC efficiency
The completed Syosset Public Library expansion
