Kirkwood Library
- Project Type
- New Construction
- Project Description
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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
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
New Castle - Owner
- New Castle County
- Architect
- ikon 5 / Studio JAED Architects
- Square Footage
- 22,500 square feet
- Construction Time
14 months
- Awards
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Award of Merit – Delaware Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors
International Architecture Award – The Chicago Athenaeum
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