EDiS Company served as the Construction Manager at Risk on the new 31,500 SF Kennett Library facility located in the heart of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. A regional library, Kennett Library serves eight communities in Southern Chester County. The new library replaced the existing facility, and was designed to better reflect the community the library serves while keeping the library modern and accessible. EDiS provided consultation on the design elements and programming, and completed cost estimates to assist the Library in both establishing a budget and helping to facilitate fundraising efforts. In addition, EDiS provided relevant value management services to assist the Library in their efforts to meet established goals.

The community wanted a new, contemporary library that would help to revitalize the historic downtown, so the design team conducted a series of community ‘visioning’ charrettes to discuss urban design issues, library programs and services, and architectural character.

The project includes:

• • Fully ADA compliant
  • 110-Seat auditorium with stage
  • Adult and children maker spaces
  • 15 Flexible public meeting rooms
  • Two floors, encompassing 31,500 square feet
  • Surface parking for 25 cars
  • An outdoor terrace

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