Boston Public Library | Central Library Renovation, phase 1 by Sydney Thiel at Coroflot.com

Boston Public Library | Central Library Renovation, phase 1

Boston Public Library | Central Library Renovation, phase 1 from Sydney Thiel

Boston Public Library | Central Library Renovation, phase 1

completed: 2015
size: 150,000 gsf
cost: $16.1m
role: BPL Major Projects Co-Manager
phases of involvement: SD, DD, CD, CA, close-out, occupancy
architect: William Rawn Associates
contractor: Consigli Construction
delivery method: CM-at risk

Project Awards:
2017 BSA Harleston Parker Medal
2017 BSA Harleston Parker People's Choice Award
2017 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award
2017 National AIA/ALA Library Building Award
2022 BSA Design Excellence Citation

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Reading Commons Specific Involvement: furniture and finishes coordination; power/data coordination at systems furniture

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Above: Mid-way through the design process for the Children's Library, the concept for the main feature was unresolved and lacking clear direction as to how to proceed. On my own initiative, I pitched the concept of "Little Library, Big City" to BPL Leadership. The concept drew upon other Boston-specific themes that were coalescing in other parts of the room at the time. The idea was well-received and the concept was approved as a directive for the design team where it was further developed into what eventually became "StoryScape".
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StoryScape Specific Involvement: pitching original concept to BPL Leadership; preparation of RFP scope and vendor evaluation; guidance throughout design development; technical coordination with fabricator; collaborative working relationship with fabricator including preparation of design details; punch list

StoryScape Reading Stoop

StoryScape Example: detail drawing of stoop for coordination with fabricator
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Pathway to Reading | Sensory Wall Specific Involvement: preparation of design drawings; component selection and curation; bid document preparation and vendor evaluation; installation coordination; budget tracking including review of payment requisitions
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Pathway to Reading | Sensory Wall Completed installation

BookBirds Specific Involvement: preparation of design drawings; RFP scope and vendor evaluation; guidance throughout design development; technical coordination with fabricator; collaborative working relationship with fabricator; installation coordination; punch list

Detailed view of BookBirds

Book-Bird Sculpture Example: technical drawings for RFP scope of work
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Example: finish schedule for Book-Bird RFP scope of work
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Interactive Lion Cub Sculptures Specific Involvement: vendor selection; guidance of fabricator throughout design development; shop drawing review; collaborative detail development; site visit during fabrication; scheduling; installation coordination; budget tracking and review of payment requisitions