William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation at The Ohio State University

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After a three year renovation, the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library reopened in the Summer of 2009. The ambitious project created an architectural jewel on the campus of The Ohio State University. The results of the $109 million, 340,000 square foot renovation project include seating for 1,800 people, over 200 computers with wireless internet access, additional meeting and study rooms, an art gallery, and a new cafe. The library also now consolidates the University’s 250,000 volume rare book collection.

William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation at The Ohio State University

Energy saving improvements were made with the addition of high efficiency heating and cooling systems, lighting controls, and the use of high performance glazing and daylighting. Other improvements include a new fire suppression system and updated electrical and plumbing systems.

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library interior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library study space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library reading room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library statue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library stairway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library study space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Ohio State University's William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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