White Oak Library District

New Lockport Library

Frederick Quinn Corporation (FQC) was selected to work with White Oak Library District and Dewberry Architects on the complete rehabilitation of their Lockport Library Branch. The library vacated the branch for the duration of the project, which included a complete gut, rehabilitation and an addition, on a very constrained site. One of the unique aspects of this project was the carbon fiber laminate structural enhancements that were necessary to the underside of the second floor concrete slab to properly accommodate floor loading. This work was done following demolition, prior to all rehabilitation activities.

When complete the facility will include a new entrance, a new elevator and monumental stairwell. The two story addition provides the ability to incorporate these new circulation elements, as well as provide space for staff, meeting rooms, mechanical areas and support spaces. As a Branch Library, the Lockport facility will provide users improved access to technology through computers and a computer classroom as well as improved youth and childrens services.