The two-story South County Regional Library was built in 1998 and is the County’s largest regional library, circulating over 1.2 million items per year. Design for this 34,000 SF renovation included an interior upfit to respond to community needs for more meeting spaces and collaborative areas while maintaining the large collection. The community valued the treehouse feel of the library and wanted to preserve connections to the natural environment, while also celebrating connections to global culture, performing arts, children and families, and lifelong learners. As the library service model evolves, the renovation also includes the addition of automated materials handling and a drive-up book return. Flexible spaces such as a learning studio, seminar room, meeting rooms, and a café are designed to support increased connectivity within the library. Outdoor program areas and landscaping were addressed, along with new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and security systems.

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2022 AIA South Atlantic Region Merit Award
2021 AIA South Carolina Honor Award

CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY

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