Atlanta, GA – The Atlanta University Center (AUC) rededicated the renovated Robert W. Woodruff Library, unveiling an interactive and technology-rich 21st century learning environment.
Shepley Bulfinch’s completion of the first phase of this major renovation included more than 130,000sf of the Woodruff Library’s 220,000sf facility.
The renovation replaced many solid interior walls with glass panels, drawing natural light deep into the space. The main floor, with its media creation and presentation space and digital resources, is visible through a series of folding glass panels that separate group learning spaces and an extended-hours e-café from the rest of the library.
Bleachers in the extended-hours area convert existing stairs into seating.
Plans for the second phase include upgrades to the library’s exhibition hall; long-term protection for the Library’s valuable archival collections; and integration of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable elements.