Hunterspoint Library

Long Island City, NY

Owner/ Client:

NYC Dept. of Design + Construction

O&S Services Used:

Mechanical/ FP Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

HVAC

Site Civil

Construction Administration

The project consists of the new construction of a four-story public library, approximately 21,000 SF, located in Long Island City, NY. O&S design included low flow plumbing fixtures, utilizing recycled content and regional materials, when possible, minimized construction waste generated, and installed energy efficient HVAC equipment, controls and LEED design. The facility is comprised of offices, library spaces, meeting rooms, workrooms and related spaces such as restrooms, storage, lobbies, kitchenettes, and equipment rooms. The owner’s goal is to utilize energy efficient measures to reduce electrical energy use and showcase environmentally friendly measures and building design aspects.

O&S was also responsible for getting the project LEED Silver Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Awards: 2011 Award for Excellence in Design

2018 Metropolis Magazine, Most Anticipated Buildings

2020 AIA NY Design Award, Merit Award

Work performed by ads ENGINEERS DPC, a company under the same ownership of O&S Associates, Inc.