DeForest Area Public Library

The fifth library location honors community history and enables an expansion of services

Supreme Structures served as construction manager for the DeForest Area Public Library, a 35,132-square-foot facility designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Norwegian stave churches. Built to honor the community’s heritage and support expanding services, the project included significant value engineering to add required square footage without affecting the budget, design intent, or construction timeline.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Architectural features including a natural stone base, heavy timber structure, steep roof, diamond-shaped copper shingles and glass façade with patterned lannon stone
Four custom roof-mounted dragons, each made from 14 pieces and weighing 100 pounds
Added 2,000 sq ft mid-project to meet code without increasing cost or extending schedule
Expanded amenities: meeting and study rooms, computer access, self-checkout, notary and database resources

DeForest, WI

New Construction, Owner's Representation/Construction Management

Bray Associates Architects

ABC Wisconsin 2002 Projects of Distinction Award

Government & Municipal

35,132 sq ft

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DeForest Area Public Library commercial-contractors — 35,132 square foot library in downtown DeForest

DeForest Area Public Library norwegian stave — Norwegian stave church inspired architecture

DeForest Area Public Library builders-madison-wi

DeForest Area Public Library general-commercial-contractors

DeForest Area Public Library heavy timber structure — Heavy timber structure

DeForest Area Public Library circulation desk — Circulation desk

DeForest Area Public Library first floor childrens — First floor children's library

DeForest Area Public Library childrens library — Children's library

DeForest Area Public Library media area — Media area

DeForest Area Public Library view of the heavy timber structure — View of the heavy timber structure from the first floor

DeForest Area Public Library stairway leading to second floor — Stairway leading to second floor

DeForest Area Public Library stairway — Stairway

DeForest Area Public Library large glass windows — Large glass windows allow for natural lighting

DeForest Area Public Library library shelving — Library shelving

DeForest Area Public Library library book — Library book and magazine display rack

DeForest Area Public Library second floor overlooking — Second floor overlooking circulation desk

DeForest Area Public Library view of the heavy timber structure second floor — View of the heavy timber structure from the second floor

DeForest Area Public Library overlooking children library — Overlooking children's library and circulation desk

TESTIMONIAL

"Throughout the process, the firm was sensitive to our needs and concerns, and was rapid and thorough in response to any request for change."

Judith Esker

Director

DeForest Area Public Library

DeForest Area Public Library norwegian stave

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