Manhattan Beach Library

Project Details

Project Name
Manhattan Beach Library
Location
1320 Highland AveManhattan BeachCA90266
Project Types
Project Scope
New Construction
Shared By
gnewton
Project Status
Built
Year Completed
2015
Size
21,000 ft²
Certifications & Designations
LEED Gold
Team
Executive Architect: HED
Design Architect: Johnson Favaro

Project Description

HED worked in collaboration with Johnson Favaro on this 21,000 SF, two-story library with panoramic ocean views. HED designed the double façade to recover heat gain and reduce maintenance costs. The program also included associated site improvements, access ramps, walkways, landscaping and underground utilities.

Additional Features:
Automatic Book-Sorting Machine (the first in the County of Los Angeles Public Library system)

Adult reading area with a fireplace and a view of the ocean

Public access computers in the adult area of the library

Children’s area including Family Place, an interactive learning wall, four early literacy computers, and an additional eight children’s access computers

Teen area with 5 teen access computers and a pop-up LED station for gaming and movies

Meeting room with a 100-person capacity includes state-of-the-art audiovisual system with remote touch panel controls and kitchen.

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