The 8th and 9th floors of the downtown Library Square building were redeveloped to include 42,635 sq. ft. of new public spaces. Level 8 features a double-height, sky-lit space with a grand staircase and seating area for events, an 80-seat auditorium, a reading room, and relocated administrative offices. Level 9 includes a public garden terrace with panoramic city views, created by partially deconstructing the building, and indoor spaces with meeting and event rooms. The design promotes open circulation and visual connectivity between the interior and exterior areas.
Rocky Point designed the plumbing and mechanical systems for the Library Square redevelopment, addressing previous comfort issues and enhancing air quality and energy efficiency. Key upgrades included:
- New washrooms on levels 8 and 9 connected to existing services beneath the raised access floor.
- Relocation of sprinkler heads to align with the new layout, with upgrades to the raised floor for improved ventilation control using new displacement grilles and zone dampers.
- Installation of a new perimeter heating and fan coil system within the raised floor to enhance comfort and efficiency, particularly during transitional seasons.
- Integration of new DDC system controls for all added mechanical equipment with the existing building management system.
- A dedicated ventilation and cooling system for the new auditorium, connected to the building’s central heating and cooling plant.
