Holyoke, MA – Finegold Alexander has begun restoration and repair to the façade of the The Holyoke Public Library. The project will involve cleaning the brick and limestone, replicating three original sky lights that had been removed, and repairing the terracotta roof tiles. Inside, murals are being cleaned and reinstalled. New outdoor benches will be made from the repurposed glass floors and brick and limestone has been retained for repairs to the historic core. Cornice lines and limestone, brick and glass of the 22,000sf addition all resonate with the 18,000sf historic building to create a whole. The main entrance has been shifted to the North with an at-grade entry that is welcoming, accessible, near parking, and offers after-hours access to large public meeting rooms. A new circulation core carries people efficiently through the entire building, connecting three existing levels with three new interspersed levels. Flanking the core are double-height spaces (a teen area and a reading room) that will bring the historic exterior façade inside.
Finegold Alexander Library Project Underway
Holyoke, MA – Finegold Alexander has begun restoration and repair to the façade of the The Holyoke Public Library. The project will involve cleaning the brick and limestone, replicating three original sky lights that had been removed, and repairing the terracotta roof tiles. Inside, murals are being cleaned and reinstalled.