Perkins and Will Menu Southwest Library Washington, DC Pavilion on the Park The new Southwest Library, a Design/Build project with Turner Construction, replaces the existing branch library. The new library achieved LEED Platinum certification for environmental design, integrating energy and water conservation strategies and environmentally responsive materials, sourced regionally. An emphasis on connection to the surrounding community has shaped the design development process. The library’s design strives to highlight the new park adjacent to the project, provide a sense of arrival, feature a flexible pedestrian plaza, offer a sustainable site, maximize connection to the outdoors, and allow ample natural light. Client: District of Columbia Public Library Size: 25,000 square feet Completion Date: 2021 Sustainability: LEED Platinum Awards: Award of Merit, Institutional Architecture AIA Northern Virginia, 2021 Wood in Architecture, Gold Award WAN Awards, 2021 Civic: Libraries, Museums and the Arts, Finalist WAN Awards, 2021 Best of the Best: Building, Awards of Excellence NAIOP DC|MD Chapter, 2021 Award of Excellence, Best Institutional Facility NAIOP DC|MD Chapter, 2021 National Award of Merit, Civic / Assembly Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), 2021 Award of Merit, Cultural/Worship Engineering News Record, 2021 Excellence in Sustainability, Best Project Engineering News Record, 2021 Outstanding Project less than 200,000 SF Lambda Alpha International, George Washington Chapter Share Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Email Project Team Carl Knutson Nancy Gribeluk Related Content PRACTICE AREA Civic and Cultural STUDIO Washington, D.C. WORK Albion Library Toronto, Ontario WORK New Castle County Route 9 Library and Innovation Center New Castle, Delaware WORK Northtown Library and Apartments Chicago, Illinois WORK Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library Washington, D.C. AREA OF EXPERTISE Libraries NEWS Perkins&Will Celebrates 10 Years of its Signature ‘Innovation Incubator’ Program by Looking Back—and Ahead NEWS Southwest D.C. Library Creates New Civic Landmark Honoring Neighborhood Heritage and Needs Follow us on facebook Follow us on instagram Follow us on twitter Follow us on linkedin Follow us on venmo Work People Purpose Studios Careers News © 2021 PERKINS&WILL CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By using this website, you accept cookies. We do not store your personal details.Ok, I agreeMore Info