With the snow finally melting, work continues at Eastham. The formwork is up and foundations are being poured.
Update: Scituate Town Library
On February 17 the OEA team and Scituate Town Library Director, Jessi Finnie, along with OPM Joeseph Sullivan of Daedalus, presented the latest renderings of the proposed renovation and addition to the Library to the Scituate Town Selectmen meeting. The design was well received, along with the news that the project is on budget and schedule for a July ground breaking. A full write up can be found here at the Patriot Ledger.
To see more of the library design, check out our project page.
OEA Sponsors Library Journal Design Institute's 2014 Boston Event
In partnership with the Boston Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Library Journal Design Institute hosted the New Face of the Library event on December 5th. The design and library building event invited librarians, architects, and product vendors to discuss critical topics which included shrinking collections, product trends, and collaborative, maker spaces. Oudens Ello Architecture was a sponsor for the event while also participating in the library design challenge sessions and the expert panel forums.
Update: Eastham Public Library Demolition and Historic Building Relocation
With demolition of the previous addition to the 1897 library underway, the historic structure was lifted and rotated 180° to its temporary location. Excavation continues to progress as the site is cleared of tree stumps and debris.
A 4-minute move in 30 seconds, see the big move above!
Update: Eastham Public Library Site Prep Underway
Late October marked the start of construction for the Eastham Public Library. Tree stumping and top soil excavation is in progress. With demo to begin on the library addition, the portion of the building from 1897 will soon be lifted and relocated as construction continues.
New Face of the Library
Oudens Ello Architecture is proud to sponsor the Library Journal Design Institute’s New Face of the Library Event to be held at the Boston Public Library on December 5th.
The Design Institute’s day-long seminar is held in partnership with the Boston Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. More information about the event and OEA’s involvement in panel discussions can be found here.