Smith College - Neilson Library Addition and Renovation

Northampton, MA


Type of Project: Renovation
Duration of Project: 36 Months
Square footage: 145,000 sf
Partners: Maya Lin Studio, Shepley Bulfinch, Arcadis

Noteworthy: Renovation and expansion of the historic Neilson Library and adjacent Alumnae Gymnasium to create a twenty-first century library. The program provides approximately 124,000 square feet of new and renovated spaces in the Neilson Library and approximately 21,000 square feet of renovated spaces in the Alumnae Gymnasium for collections, seating, staff functions, teaching, learning and technology programs, a café, special collections, and archives exhibit area, event and gathering spaces. Targeting LEED® v4 Certification.

NEWSWORTHY: SHAWMUT COMPLETES HISTORIC $120 MILLION RENOVATION OF SMITH COLLEGE’S NEILSON LIBRARY

Photography By: Nic Lehoux

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