Newport Public Library Addition and Alteration

Owners Representative, Project Management

The challenge: minimize tree loss and damage during extensive site excavation and construction.

A city ordinance mandates "no net loss of trees" resulting from any construction on city property. Newport Public Library is located in a two-acre inner-city park containing numerous specimen trees over a hundred years old.

New Construction:

• 20,000 sq. ft. addition – ADA compliant
• Re-design/re-engineer the roof structure to streamline the building's appearance.
• Add clearstory windows at the roofline to capture natural light
• Incorporate kitchen facilities and community meeting rooms

Renovations:

• 20,000 sq. ft. – ADA compliant
• Parking area reconstruction
• Complete asbestos abatement

Project value: $7.15 million