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We are thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Glendale City Council approved hiring the architectural firm of Gruen Associates to complete the design of a major renovation of Brand Library.
Gruen Associates is a firm with 60 years of experience in the Los Angeles community. Their projects include Pasadena City College Shatford Library, Union Station, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Hollywood Bowl, to name a few. They were chosen for their strong team of architects, historic preservationists, engineers, and interior designers with a wealth of experience in all areas of the project.
Gruen will work in partnership with Offenhauser/Mekeel Architects (OMA), an architectural firm specializing in architectural design in authentic styles. Built from a love of the Los Angeles region and an appreciation of historical achievements, OMA infuses beauty and strong design into preservation projects. Landmark projects in Los Angeles include Union Station, the California Science Center façade, the Armory Building, the downtown Broadway department store, UCLA's Clark Library, and the 1932 Olympic Swim Stadium and Clubhouse in Exposition Park.
The Brand Library renovation project will include a seismic upgrade, upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ADA upgrades, and a space utilization plan for the library.
This announcement comes at the very beginning of the project and further details, timelines and progress will be posted here as the project gets underway!
The Glendale News Press had an article about the project on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
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