Description

This project constructed a 2-story addition at the north entrance of the Morgan Library and extensively renovate the first floor. Other floors and the mechanical system were renovated to a lesser extent. The proposed budget was $17 million.

Although Colorado State University Libraries has greatly expanded the availability of electronic journals and databases, the Morgan Library remains a focal point on campus. Renovation and expansion of the Library was critical to meeting the needs of more than 1.3 million researchers that come into the building each year. The Library needs to update its facilities to remain a critical resource for researchers on campus. The Library will continue to provide a quiet study space, but it also needs to provide additional space for the more collaborative and interactive nature of research and learning. Construction of the Learning Commons enables students to utilize support services in a technology intensive environment.

Based on user survey data and suggestions from students, faculty and staff, the following areas were identified for improvement within the existing building:

• Additional group study space and more seating
• 24-hour study and computing space
• Implementation of a learning commons facility, including digital production studios for students and faculty to create high quality original digital content
• Sustainable lighting redesign in the public areas
• A Redesigned and expanded cafe space
• Exhibit space and performance space for students
• Noise abatement, specifically on the second and third floors
• Way-finding aids involving signage, graphics, paint color and finish schemes to assist user orientation