NCW Libraries selects design firm for Reimagining Spaces Project
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Last updated 12/14/2022 at 9:17am
Kids play with varied toys on the play area rug in the Grand Coulee Library Tuesday during "Lego Club." - Scott Hunter photo
NCW Libraries is planning to upgrade its facilities around its district with a $10 million investment, including the library in Grand Coulee.
NCW Libraries has selected Library Forward and Forte Architects as the design lead for the "Reimagining Spaces" project.
The NCW Libraries Reimagining Spaces Project represents a $10 million, multi-year redesign of 27 community libraries. In funding the project, the NCW Libraries Board of Trustees hopes to make a visible and impactful investment in library service throughout North Central Washington, engaging in a community-centric design process that will build and strengthen community partnerships and increase library usage.
Communications and Engagement Manager Amanda Brack said they hope to get upgrades done in three to five years and that the process will include getting input on what's needed from each community.
Library Forward, a division of Group 4 Architecture, is a national, award-winning, library specific design firm based out of the San Francisco Bay area. Forte Architects is an architecture firm based in Wenatchee with decades-long experience delivering on a wide variety of public projects throughout North Central Washington.
The two firms submitted a joint proposal in which Library Forward will oversee interior design and community engagement while Forte Architects will provide a "boots on the ground" presence during design and construction.
Library Forward will partner with local NCW Libraries staff to lead community engagement efforts and Forte Architects will serve as the Architect of Record for the project.
"We are thrilled to have Library Forward, along with local firm, Forte Architects, bring their expertise to our Reimagining Spaces Project," said Barbara Walters, executive director. "Library Forward brings national experience with reimagining library spaces. Forte Architects understands the context, diverse culture, and various needs of NCW. Together, they will help us update our library spaces to better serve our communities."
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