The Columbus Main Library project included upgrades to the historic Carnegie Library and major modifications to the 1988 addition, transforming this formerly inward-oriented building into a more transparent, state-of-the-art, 21st Century library with views into the adjacent Topiary Park.
The building core has been relocated and the interior has been opened up by replacing exterior marble cladding with windows. The 3-story atrium has been expanded, and the grand stair has been relocated. A two-story-height grand reading room/special event space has been created on the second floor. The 175,000-square-foot building now has East and South views from all floors and first floor access out into a new East garden that connects with Topiary Park.
Pizzuti served as the Owner’s Representative for the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 2020 Vision Plan and assisted with budgeting, program validation, planning, zoning and entitlements, local government coordination, design review, and construction administration oversight.
The Main Library was featured at the 2016 International Federation of Library Associations’ conference.
Project Specifications
Project Type
Cultural Facility
Location
96 South Grant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Project Size
175,000 square feet
Project Timeline
Completed 2016
