Civic
North Vancouver
City Library
A landmark civic library designed around community, accessibility, and sustainability.
Project Details
City of North Vancouver
Diamond Schmitt + HDR
North Vancouver, BC
36,000 sq. ft.
2009
LEED Gold
Public Library / Civic
About the Project
North Vancouver City Library is a 36,000 sq. ft. civic facility located within the City Hall precinct in Central Lonsdale. More than twice the size of the library it replaced, the building provides flexible spaces for reading, learning, technology, and community activities.
Designed by Diamond Schmitt in association with HDR, the three-storey library incorporates a glazed building envelope, naturally lit interior spaces, and views toward the North Shore Mountains. Sustainable design strategies include natural ventilation and energy-efficient building systems, contributing to its LEED Gold certification.
RECOGNITION
Excellence in design.
National Urban Design Awards
Medal for Excellence in Urban Architecture
City of North Vancouver Advisory Design Panel
Award of Excellence, Commercial & Institutional
City of North Vancouver Advisory Design Panel
Award of Merit, Urban Design / Landscape
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture
Award of Merit
British Columbia Library Association
Merit B: Building
OUR ROLE
TCPM provided project management services for North Vancouver City Library, supporting the delivery of the civic facility from project initiation and planning through design, procurement, construction, and closeout. Our team coordinated project requirements, consultants, contractors, and delivery activities throughout the project lifecycle.
SERVICES PROVIDED