Parkway Central Library's Philbrick Hall reopens after revamp
The Philbrick Hall of Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US has reopened after a nine-month facelift.
The project, designed by Moshe Safdie Associates, opens 2500 square feet of the facility's area which was formerly inaccessible. It includes the mezzanine located on the third level of the building. The Beaux-Arts-styled hall has been fitted with new seating arrangements, shelving, window treatments following the makeover.
The original terrazzo flooring of the facility has been revamped. The intricate plaster ceiling adorning the structure has undergone restoration work. The lighting fixtures installed in the refurbished building run low on energy consumption.
A new feature of the refurbished facility is a Teen Centre spanning 1000 square feet. The centre consists of special lounge seating, work areas, along with Macs and PCs. In addition, the hall now incorporates new computers, as well as video walls which showcase information on various programmes and news related to the library.
The overhaul of Philbrick Hall forms part of Building Inspiration involving expansion and upgrades and to the Parkway Central Library.
