Kirkwood Library
New Construction
Project Type
Cultural/Religious
Sustainable
Project Description
Preconstruction and construction services for new library including:
- Oval-shaped meeting room
- Expanded collections area
- Designated areas for children and young adults
- Reading room
- Connecting to new Emergency Medical Services building
- Computer sections for adults and children
Sustainable features include:
- Cedar sun shade to allow outside viewing while controlling solar gain and harvesting daylight
- Recyclable carpet tiles
- Low water-use plumbing features
- Celestial windows in adult and children’s areas
Awards
Award of Merit - Delaware Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors
International Architecture Award - The Chicago Athenaeum
Owner
New Castle County
Architect
ikon 5 / Studio JAED Architects
Location
Wilmington, New Castle, DE
Square Feet
22,500 square feet
Construction Time
14 months
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