Santa Clara Central Park Library

Santa Clara Central Park Library Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
Santa Clara Central Park Library
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Santa Clara Central Park Library

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Architects: Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning
Photography: Steve Whittaker

The new 84,000 square foot Santa Clara Central Park Library (with an additional 56,000 square feet of building basement parking) is one of the most technologically-advanced libraries in California, employing systems such as radio frequency identification, automated rough-sorting, and self check-out technologies to greatly enhance staff efficiency. Every carrel and table provides data and power connections for patrons who bring their own laptop computers.

Along with a variety of "green" strategies designed to enhance the sustainability of the facility is a comprehensive daylight harvesting system with integrated photosensitive controls that continuously monitor interior light levels and automatically dim electric lighting equipment in daylit areas. O'Mahony & Myer provided all interior and exterior electrical engineering and lighting design services for this magnificent new library.


First Place Technology Award-Assembly
ASHRAE Region X

First Place Technology Award-Assembly
ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter

Award of Merit
American Public Works Association, South Bay Chapter