- Project uploaded by WoodWorks on 03-10-2022
- Project last updated by WoodWorks on 08-27-2024
Norwell Public Library
Norwell, MADesigners of the Norwell Public Library used wood to convey a familiarity and warmth that puts visitors at ease, creating a comfortable, tranquil environment. Clean, simple lines form a single-story building with three wings surrounding a central courtyard garden. Changing scale from the intimate entrance, porch and modest-height lobby to the generous reading rooms creates an intentional delayed enjoyment of surrounding forest views. The U-shaped structure is framed with a combination of mass timber—exposed in all major public spaces—and light wood framing. Influenced by AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence, the library’s design features an exceptional blend of functionality, beauty and sustainability. The team was inspired by the need to create thoughtful architectural responses that facilitate social interaction, establish a sense of community, and contribute to the identity of place.
Project Details
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Year Built
2021
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Number Of Stories
1
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Bldg system
Mass Timber
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Sq. Meters
2,015
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Construction Type:
V-B
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Building Type:
Civic (Recreational)
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Material Types:
Mass Timber
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Light-Frame
Project Team
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DeStefano & Chamberlain, Inc. Timber Connection Engineer
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LeMessurier Structural Engineer
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South County Post & Beam Mass Timber Fabricator/Installer
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Ethan Biederman Heavy Timber Coordination
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Ian Neill Structural Engineer
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Jim DeStefano Timber Connection Engineer
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Craig Blanchet, P.E. Structural Engineer
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Doug Sturz Acoustic Specialist
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Jimmie Ng Fire Protection Engineer
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M. O'Connor Contracting General Contractor
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Oudens Ello Architecture Architect
- Project uploaded by WoodWorks on 03-10-2022
- Project last updated by WoodWorks on 08-27-2024