The new library branch is part of a broader project by New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), in partnership with The New York Public Library, to create affordable housing and other amenities. Through an open design competition we were selected, in collaboration with Fogarty Finger Architecture, to design a new public library, 175 affordable apartments, pre-Kindergarten, and Activity, Culture Training (ACTS) Center for the neighborhood.

The new 20,000 sq ft public library for The New York Public Library faces out on Broadway, and presents itself as a large, open, interior public square for the neighborhood. The library has a wide range of areas on two levels for seating, study, and collaborative working. There are areas for teens, children, instruction space, and a community room. Spaces are configured to be accessible and flexible.

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Architect: Andrew Berman Architect

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Please note: this tour is accessible by wheelchair.

Meeting location will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the tour.

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