{"id":65293,"date":"2015-07-30T12:07:18","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T19:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=65293"},"modified":"2015-08-03T16:01:45","modified_gmt":"2015-08-03T23:01:45","slug":"construction-begins-on-new-quartz-hill-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2015\/07\/30\/construction-begins-on-new-quartz-hill-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction begins on new Quartz Hill Library"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Quartz Hill Library development team. (contributed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

QUARTZ HILL \u2013 Construction has commenced on the new Quartz Hill Library for the County of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

The project team — consisting of SVA Architects, the Griffin|Swinerton joint venture, and the County of Los Angeles — hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 27 to recognize the milestone. The new, 12,514-square-foot Quartz Hill Library will replace the existing 3,500-square-foot facility, which is outdated and does not meet the needs of the growing community.<\/p>\n

Set on a 1.7-acre site at 5040 West Avenue M2, the new state-of-the-art library will feature a campus-like environment, with central public gathering spaces and outdoor learning courtyards. The facility will include adult, teen and children’s reading areas, an early childhood\/family area, programming space, a homework center, two group study rooms, a 100-seat community meeting room with audio\/visual system, express-service checkout machines at the lobby, information services pods, public access computers, Wi-Fi, staff areas and public restrooms, according to developers.<\/p>\n

The project will cost approximately $12 million and will serve as a new central gathering place for the residents of Quartz Hill.<\/p>\n

Developed for the County of Los Angeles, the new Quartz Hill library was designed by SVA Architects and is being constructed by a joint venture between Swinerton Builders and Griffin Structures. The project is being developed through a public private partnership, otherwise known as a P3 project.<\/p>\n

The library is being designed, built, financed, and funded by the private sector entity, and then presented to Los Angeles County for occupancy under a three-year lease with option to purchase agreement. This is the result of an RFP issued through the County CEO office.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe public private partnership creates an environment where the developer, contractor, and architect work together throughout the entire process,\u201d Ernesto M. Vasquez, CEO of SVA Architects, stated in a news release. \u201cIt allows the development team to guarantee the building be completed within a certain timeframe and budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to be a part of this team, and we are looking forward to providing an outstanding new civic amenity to the community,\u201d Vasquez added.<\/p>\n

The new library will also feature many sustainable features, such as rooftop photovoltaic panels, bioswales, drought-tolerant landscaping, maximized controlled daylighting and controlled interior lighting. The facility is designed to achieve a minimum certification of LEED\u00ae Silver from the United States Green Building Council with the potential to earn Gold certification.<\/p>\n

The library is projected to open in November of 2016.<\/p>\n

\"Rendering<\/a>
Rendering of the new Quartz Hill Library. (contributed) The Quartz Hill Library site is located at 5040 West Avenue M2.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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[Information via news release from SVA Architects.]<\/em><\/h5>\n

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