2009 FAB AWARD – Government/Institutional

Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.

St. Cloud Public Library

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This fresh new library features artistic concepts—such as the use of daylight as a design element and the incorporation of public art—to form a brilliant public resource. The result is a popular, almost recreational hangout for residents.

The interior complements the outside by bringing exterior materials, such as granite, copper, and glass, inside. A clerestory and granite stair (reflecting the city’s nickname, “Granite City”) create a central circulation spine.

A combination of clerestories, a canted multi-level ceiling, expansive window walls, transparent rooms, and translucent end panels allow daylight to fill the interior. This reduces energy consumption by 37.5% compared to conventional libraries, saving an estimated $51,000 annually in operating costs.

All service points are located along the daylight/stair axis, which simplifies orientation and provides intuitive wayfinding. All book stacks are oriented perpendicularly to the daylight source, with passageways perpendicular to the stacks. This layout allows for self-servicing, while maximizing daylight penetration into the stacks.

DESIGN TEAM & SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Leanne Larson, CID, LEED AP, IIDA Project Interior Designer
Lynn Barnhouse, CID, LEED AP Principal Interior Designer
Carrie Lundgren Intern Interior Designer
Alana Zbaren Intern Interior Designer
Jeffrey Scherer, FAIA Principal in Charge
Mike Collins, AIA Project Manager
Matt Kruntorad, RA Project Architect
Nuno Cruz Project Designer
Dagmara Larsen, LEED AP Project Designer
Jeff Mandyck, AIA, LEED AP Project Team Member
Michael Stickley, LEED AP Project Team Member
Carla Gallina Project Lighting Designer

DigiGraphics Custom Graphics
General Office Products Furniture Dealer
Intereum Furniture Dealer
Parameters Furniture Dealer
S&T Office Products Furniture Dealer
Target Commercial Interiors Furniture Dealer
Haldemann-Homme Furniture Dealer
J.P. Furniture Custom Upholstery
Hi Line Inc. EcoSurfaces Rubber Floor
Cold Springs Granite Stone Flooring

Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.