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PROJECT
interiors
William Rawn Architects realized its design intent with a custom Armstrong WoodWorks Grille ceiling system suspended
in a series of overlapping curves 19 ft. above the library floor.
Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceilings
Wood-Grille Ceiling Welcomes Visitors
An illuminated ceiling beckons passersby into newly renovated Boston library.
E
nvisioning a 21st-century library that would ap-
the interior from view with crystal-clear, two-story glass
OVERLAPPING CURVES
peal to all of the city's residents, Boston Public
windows that beckon passersby into the dynamic new
Working with the You Inspire Solutions Center at Arm-
Library administrators decided it was time to
library space.
strong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, Lancaster, PA (arm-
renovate the 1972 Johnson Building at its Central Branch
To create visual interest from bustling Boylston Street
strongceilings.com), the team from William Rawn real-
off Copley Square. Boston-based William Rawn Associ-
outside, the design team wanted to include a ceiling ele-
ized its design intent with a custom WoodWorks Grille
ates, Architects (rawnarch.com), was hired to transform
ment that would be visible from the street while adding
ceiling system suspended in a series of overlapping curves
the landmark building from what was described as an
warmth to the interior. "The library is located on one of
19 ft. above the library floor.
inward-facing fortress into an inviting, light-filled space.
the city's most vibrant retail streets," said Sindu Meier,
The flexibility of the wood-grille system enabled the
To accomplish this, the design team removed floor
AIA, project manager for William Rawn. "We wanted to
design team to shape the ceiling in a way that best served
slabs to double the height of Boylston Hall and replaced
create visual interest from the street, but we also wanted
the space. "Because of the flexible backers, we could shape
the dark-tinted glass and stone walls that once shrouded
something that would add warmth to the space."
the ceiling the way we wanted," explained Meier. "Ulti-
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture June 2018
Museums Evolve To Remain Relevant
Museum Blends Biblical History And Technology
The Architects
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
HVAC & Plumbing
Interiors
Lighting & Electrical
Exteriors
Windows & Doors
Building Technology
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