Woburn Public Library

Designed by Henry Hobson Richardson in 1876, Woburn Public Library is a National Historic Landmark. The 19,700 sf original building was extensively renovated, and a 30,500 sf addition was constructed. The modernized facility features reading rooms, reference collections, dedicated children and teen sections, an innovation lab/makerspace, a 100-person presentation room with state-of-the-art A/V, study rooms, and executive offices.

MEP/FP systems were designed to optimize performance, including thermal, visual, and acoustical comfort, while maintaining the historically significant integrity of the interiors. Floor-to-floor heights in the addition were restricted due to integration of the existing building; MEP/FP system layouts were carefully and creatively integrated. 

Recognition
LEED Gold Certified
BSA, Award for Design Excellence
New England AIA, Honor Award
New England AIA, Best of BSA Award

Services
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Technology

Metrics
50,200 sf

Architect
CBT Architects