Queens library at hunters point steven holl architects. Queens west is home to the hunters point community library. Nov 19, 2017 hunterspointcommunitylibrarybystevenhollarchitects14. Located on a prominent site along the east river against the backdrop of recently built skyscraper condominiums, the design for the 22,000 square foot queens library at hunters point will stand as a public building and public park and will bring community devoted space to the increasingly privatized long island city waterfront. The fivestory, steven holl architectsdesigned structure features a soaring atrium with a winding circulation pattern of programs that encompass each level and concludes with a public outdoor rooftop terrace. Resisting recent trends of incorporating public libraries and muchneeded social space within highend residential towers, the hunters point library stands independently, rising with a minimal footprint on its 32,000 square foot site to offer maximum surrounding green space to the local community and becoming an integrated part of the vibrant. A new recreation center is coming to hunters point, and will be lodged at the base of hunters point south hps phase 2. Located along the east river, this sixstory structure establishes the library as a vital resource for the community. History of bayview hunters point bayview opera house. The new york department of design and construction ddc and queens library had most recently told the community that construction would be completed in. Hunters point library at 4707 center boulevard in long island city is finally open. The event marks the completion of the steel framing and exterior of the librarys first new building in more than 20 years.
Hunters point shipyard phase 1 office of community. Research suggests that students who successfully pass algebra by the end of 9th grade are more likely to graduate from college. Development of discourse and criteria in green building, ben bronstein. Long island city lic is a residential and commercial neighborhood located on the extreme. Hunters point community development center ny korean 7th day adventist church american. Queens west is a district and redevelopment project along the east river in long island city, queens, new york city. The program is designed to decrease the amount of time required for ddc to procure design. Hunters point community library steven holl architects contents introduction 3 time and costs 10 too much. Long island citys stunning new library branch debuts in. Situated among the recent crop of towers on the waterfront in hunters point, a new library from steven holl architects is taking shape in long island city.
The library was needed to serve the rapidly growing hunters point development. Hunters point community library new york, new york. About the hunts point library the new york public library. The project broke ground in the summer of 2015 after spending nearly a decade in planning and topped out this past summer. Hunters point library steven holl architects archdaily. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Steven holls hunters point community library nears. A close consideration of the history of this american neighborhood reveals the challenges that face a green new deal being a square deal for all.
Located on the first floor are the adult collection, a reference collection, and a separate area for teenagers. Designed by steve holl architects, this newest branch of the queens library system has an extremely futuristic look and feel. Hunters point community library photo from a toppingoff. Hps quasipublic entity qpe shipyard legacy fund reports. Oct 01, 2014 future home of new hunters point rec center, and current home of the hard hat cafe. Sumchais articles are being assembled here to view in full. The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. Hazen street, 49th street, and new calvary cemetery in sunnyside to the east. Develop strategies to provide for emerging library service needs in growing areas such as hunters point and treasure island. The 2010 census counted 68,117 residents within long island city.
Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 452k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. The second floor houses the childrens room and a storyhour room, which accommodates 75 people. The hunters point community library is located at 4740 center boulevard on the bank of the east river. This futuristiclooking library is located on the east river waterfront in gantry plaza state park. Hunters point naval shipyard parcel a1 radiation survey. Hunters point includes 8 subway lines transporting residents to.
Steven holls hunters point community library rises next. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. Media in category hunters point community library the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Michelle caiola, managing director of litigation at dra insisted, hunters point library was meant to be a model, a stateoftheart institution designed to serve the needs of the community. It is on a waterfront site along the east river, with expansive views of midtown. The hunters point community library by steven holl architects on the queens waterfront in new york is a new public monument. Reports of design flaws at hunters point library lic post. Library, a social condenser traces the history of the library s development and the uncompromising fight to keep the. The hunters point social uprising also known as the hunters point riot or rebellion broke out in the hunters point neighborhood of san francisco on the night of september 27, 1966, after san francisco police department sfpd officer alvin johnson shot and killed matthew johnson, a teenager who was fleeing the scene of a stolen car. He noted that all public facilities should be 100 percent accessible to everyone. Hunters point community library is a sixstorey building on a waterfront site along the east river in hunters point, queens. Meet our staff hunters point community middle school. Hunters point community library architect magazine. A jackson heights resident, he was well familiar with the library s backstory 15 years to.
Us navys base realignment and closure program related. The project, located on hunters point south of the anable basin, is a joint. Hunters point community middle school resources and. On tuesday, joe bachner made a trip to the newly opened hunters point library in long island city. Sneak peek inside the new hunters point library in queens. The hunts point alliance for children hpac is a community based organization, serving the families that live in the 10474 zip code. The hunters point library was too expensive, and is worth it. The survey work will include the areas of parcel a1 that are accessible to the public those are open areas of uncovered ground, landscaped areas and areas with limited. Public library long island city main post office nyc dept.
The hunters point community library is one of the finest public buildings new york has produced this century. The new hunters point community library in long island city celebrated its topping. Ddc anticipates that the contractor will complete all original contract work by the end of 2018, followed by the safety enhancement work done jointly with the fitout by queens library. Mar 19, 2020 welcome to the hpcms high school resource center. Nearing completion, new yorks hunters point community library is situated along the banks of the east river in long island city. In response to public concern and at the request of the us environmental protection agency, the u. Hunters point library sits along the east river waterfront in long island city, wedged between two notable landmarksthe famous pepsicola sign and the long island sign in gantry plaza state park.
The hunts point branch of the new york public library features spacious windows and large arches of warm red brick. Steven holl architects has released latest photographs of hunters point community library in queens, new york, showing how the construction work has taken its final shape so farlocated on a prominent site along the east river against the backdrop of recently built skyscraper condominiums the hunters point community library encompasses the 22,000 square foot queens library at hunters point. The hunters point library is a testament to the value of public space, and the desire of the community. Hunters point community library photo from a toppingoff ceremony held at the library in long island city, queens, designed by steven holl. Hunters point shipyard phase 1 project documents and resource. Why cant new york city build more gems like this queens. Hunters point community library, new york, new york. The 44,000squarefoot space will offer tons of amenities.
Long island city lic is a residential and commercial neighborhood located on the extreme western tip of queens, new york city, at the western edge of long island. This is a final document, no comments are anticipated. Hunters point library td 20190924 001 four directions from hunters point. The bright white architecturally finished concrete walls and oversized abstract windows create a bold. Hunters point community middle school high school process. Bay area television archive on bayview hunters point. At long last, there is major progress at the public library on the queens waterfront in hunters point. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Hunters point library steven holl architects save this project. Hunters point library was meant to be a model, a stateoftheart institution designed to serve the needs of the community, michelle caiola, managing director of litigation at dra michelle. Continue capital improvements for chinatown, mission and ocean view branch libraries. Hunterspointcommunitylibrarybystevenhollarchitects14.
New york has a brandnew public library with stunning views. Resisting recent trends of incorporating public libraries and muchneeded social space within high end residential towers, the hunters point library stands independently, rising with a minimal footprint on its 32,000 square foot site to offer maximum surrounding green space to the local community and becoming an integrated part of the vibrant. This is all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago. It is now located at the main library and has been digitized. High school process hunters point community middle school. What we talk about when we talk about bayviewhunters point. Architectural construction is not only booming in manhattan but also in new yorks outer boroughs. Hunters point redevelopment san francisco department of. After two decades of planning and years of delays, a major neighborhood amenity is finally opening in long island city. We are proud to be a part of the hpcms family and use our unique backgrounds and talents to spark young minds through scholarship, creativity, and community. Steven holls hunters point community library rises next to the east river in the year 2010, steven holl was chosen to design the hunters point community library on. Hpcms pta funds raised by the pta benefit the entire student body of hunter s point middle school. Hunters point shipyard artist parcel internet archive.
They were a contractor hired by the navy, that perpetrated fraud by telling residents the radiated land had been cleaned. The former hunters point naval shipyard hpns, community involvement program includes public meetings, normally held three times per year, and an annual bus tour. Slowdowns in every phase 10 12 challenges and chokepoints 15 five obstacles to design and construction management lack of coordination among oversight agencies 15. University of manchester and the british library in cooperation with the. The result of a sevenyear effort, the library will bring community devoted space to the increasingly privatized long island city waterfront. Environmental analysis program senior theses environmental. Begin and complete main library user experience project physical plant improvements. The long island city community learned on thursday, july 26th that, once again, the hunters point queens west library faces another massive delay beyond the initial opening date of 2014. The hunters point community library is located at 4740 center boulevard on the. By shane obrien the newlyopened hunters point library is exhibiting a plethora of design issues, including. Phase 1 block 48 basic concept submittal part 3 pdf community benefitsdevelopment phase 1 hps community history phase 1 community benefits agreement, april 2005. Iffy accessibility at hunters point community library. Hunters point library was designed by steven holl architects under the department of design and constructions design and construction excellence program, which preselects and prequalifies design firms to work on certain ddc public buildings projects.
Its technically adacompliant, but it isnt entirely accessible. Navy, the department of toxic substances control, and partners from the city of san francisco, the california department of public health is performing a phased approach radiological survey to assess the health and safety of the public and the environment at hunters point parcel a. We are a public, governmental agency responsible for planning, financing and coordinating transportation for the ninecounty san francisco bay area. The navy developed a new community involvement plan in 2014 that discusses the navys community outreach efforts in the bayview hunters point neighborhoods. A good way to check out the new architecture on the shores of brooklyn and. Final feasibility study fs with response to comments rtc. We are committed to extending our core values to prepare students for their future in high school and beyond, and look forward to finding a great fit for every students strengths and interests among the doe high school options. Hunters point shipyard phase 1 project documents and resource library. A small, great civic monument on the queens waterfront. Designed by steven holl architects in 2010 and opened on september 24, 2019, the library has a floor area of 22,000 sq ft 2,000 m 2 and is 82 feet 25 m tall. Then, go to the view account overview page to see your current checkedout materials and renewal options. The building, designed to achieve leed certification, will stand as a sustainable public amenity in the heart of the hunters point community.
Article 31 application pdf article 31 regulations pdf article 31 map pdf article 31 flow chart related websites. An uncase study in biophilic master planning, jordan grimaldi. The california department of public health cdph will be performing a health and safety radiation survey scan at parcel a1. We have had the vision for this aspirational design for nearly 20 years, since i was a staffer at the queens public library. Hunters point library is being sued over ada violations. The mission of the hunts point alliance for children is to work with families and local organizations and schools to support the educational progress of the children of hunts point. Community library and cultural center d es all stops d mes all stops terminals at fman dr d mes all stops q2 q110 sevice rac only d e all stops d d es all stops d es all stops d s all stops q35 to ood via v see flushing inset flushing q111 to n nice bus service. Given the racial and ethnic diversity of bayview hunters point, health disparities hit. Our new hunters point library is a magnificent addition to our queens public library system and a resounding victory for our long island city community.
The hunters point library in the hunters point neighborhood of queens opened after nearly a decade of planning on tuesday. Cbtp san francisco bayview hunters point neighborhood. This is the archive the bayview branch library collected over many many years under the guidance of linda brooks burton, for whom the branch library is now named. Situated on a prominent waterfront site just across the east river from the united nations and roosevelt island, the queens library at hunters point is scheduled to begin construction early next year. The new hunters point community library erected in queens is like a caricature of gustav peichls most lurid and unsightly creations a significant charge when one considers piechls. Addressing spatial injustice through public open space, clare blackwell. Topics hunters point shipyard, office of community investment and infrastructure, san francisco, bayview, hunters point, lennar. Hunters point library opens in queens ny state senate. Through community based primary care centers, and care provided at san francisco general hospital, the department serves an average of 12,800 patients from bayview hunters point annually, with an average of over 31,900 visits each year. Have your library card number and personal identification number pin ready. Hunters point library opens in queens queens public library.
The important thing i didnt see at hunters point community library. Coast guard map from flushing bay to hunters point. Whistle blowers have exposed tetra techs covert mission to defraud and hurt the community of hunters point and must be held accountable. Phase 1 block 48 basic concept submittal part 3 pdf community benefitsdevelopment phase 1 hps community history phase 1 community benefits agreement, april 2005 first amendment to community benefits agreement, november 2009 phase i dda attachment 23. Construction update field condition february 16, 2016 hunters point community library, steven holl architects, hunters point, long island city, queens, new york city, new york, library, institutional, concrete comment.
Steven holldesigned hunters point library rises on the. The history of bayviewhunters point, a predominantly black community in southeastern san francisco, involves all three and more. Monthly progress report hunters point shipyard august 28, 2008 document. Hunters point library is a sixstorey building by local firm steven holl architects in hunter s point, queens. With the newly opened hunters point library on the east river, steven holl architects have sent a clear signal in favour of public libraries and. It is part of the queens west development, which was created to remediate and redevelop 74 acres of vacant former industrial waterfront along the east river into a vibrant new community. Today, the hunters point library will debut on the east river waterfront. Media in category interior of the hunters point community library the following 67 files are in this category, out of 67 total. The event marks the completion of the steel framing and exterior of the library s first new building in more than 20 years. The algebra for all initiative is designed to improve student readiness for algebra 1 and high school math instruction. Photo courtesy of steven holl hunters point library.
Hunters point community middle school in long island city, ny support students and teachers at hunters point community middle school. Meet our staff the hpcms staff consists of a diverse and exceptional group of educators. New york architectural terra cotta company building pdf. Cbtp san francisco bayview hunters point neighborhood transportation plan 2010. Steven holl punctures concrete new york library with. A public building has to have a presence, has to be a beacon, the architect.
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