West Irving Library Presentation

West Irving Library Schematic Design Review

Supporting Goals  #2 ‐ Nurture and Promote Vital, Vibrant Neighborhoods #7 – Promote Excellence in Irving’s Cultural, Recreational and Educational Environments #10 – Become a Successful Environmentally Sustainable Community 6.17.09

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West Irving Library Purpose: Acquire City Council Consensus of the $8.0 Million Schematic Design for the Northwest Library ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Objectives Site Analysis Schematic Site Plans Schematic Floor Plan Exterior Elevation Next Steps

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West Irving Library Project Objectives ¾ Enhance and expand library services in west and central Irving area. ¾ Create a State-of-the-Art destination for residents. ¾ Achieve LEED Certification resulting in reduced utilities cost. ¾ Enhance the site by using native plants and public art. ¾ Integrate the interior spaces of the building and the site enhancements through the use of glass to maximize views. ¾ House the Bookmobile for a more central service location.

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West Irving Library Site Analysis

R ƒ NEW RESIDENTIAL

ƒ CONVENIENT TO NEIGHBORHOODS

ƒ 32 Feet of Fall from SE to the NW corner

ƒ 6.50 Acre Site

ƒ NEW FIRE STATION ƒ TO W. T. HANES

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283,140 SF (New Library Site)

ƒ WATER TOWER ƒ NEW RESIDENTIAL

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ELEMENTARY and NORTHWEST PARK RECRE. CENTER

ƒ OLD POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY

ƒ ISLAMIC CENTER of IRVING

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West Irving Library Site Plan

SOLAR PANELS

SITE PLAN

“POCKET PARKS” ƒ GATEWAY ENTRY ƒ NATIVE PLANTS ƒ GATHERING AREAS

ƒ RETENTION POND ƒ SCREEN / RETAINING WALLS ƒ VISUAL IMPACTS

ƒ SCULPTURE ƒ OUTDOOR PLAZAS ƒ PEDESTRIAN PATHS

Main Entry Exterior drive-up Book Drop 5

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West Irving Library Special Amenities

Native Stone Walls

Photovoltaic Panels Public Art

Outside Reading Areas

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Outdoor Activity Spaces

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West Irving Library Floor Plan ADULT

CHILDREN’S

TEEN’S

MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

QUIET READING

COMPUTER LAB Main Entry Exterior drive-up Book Drop

FLOOR PLAN ƒ 25,000 SF

STAFF

ƒ Multipurpose Meeting Room ƒ Lobby / Vending Area ƒ Interior Book Drop ƒ Staff Work Area

ƒ Children’s Collec. and Storytime ƒ Craft Room / Puppet Stage ƒ TEEN Area ƒ Computer Lab

ƒ Adult Collection ƒ Quiet Reading ƒ Study Rooms ƒ Business Center 7

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West Irving Library North Elevation

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West Irving Library West Elevation

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West Irving Library

Next Steps ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Construction Documents complete October 13th Open Bids – Early November 2009 Contract Award – Late November 2009 Begin Construction – December 2009 Grand Opening & Dedication – Early 2011

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