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Julia Ideson Library Renovation
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Houston, TX
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Library
References
- Client:
- Gensler City of Houston
Scope Of Work
KCI provided MEP design and engineering for the renovation of the historic Julia Ideson Library in Houston, Texas. The Spanish-Renaissance building was originally constructed in 1962, as the city’s main library. Today, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and serves as home to the Houston Metropolitan Research Center as well as a venue for exhibits, meetings and special events.
The project was divided into two phases, with the first consisting of the addition of a new wing and outdoor garden space and the second focused on the conservation of the buildings historic interior space. Portions of the facility had to stay in operation at all times, requiring significant planning, plus design accommodation of temporary moves.
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