California State University Los Angeles
JFK Memorial Library Master Plan
Pfeiffer was engaged by Cal State Los Angeles to conduct a master plan study for the JFK Memorial Library, a 347,000-sf library with two wings: the 1958 Palmer Wing and the 1969 Library North. The intent is to create a learner-centered environment that helps advance intellectual discovery, stimulate creativity, and connect people to knowledge.
Re-imagining the existing library not only entailed visually tying two library buildings together; it involved planning the partnerships and occupants within the building. The Library and the proposed Forum operate synergistically to allow students to make discoveries through cross-disciplinary discussions and recast the library as a catalyst for academic excellence with a strong, shared sense of community.
Project Data
Complete
309,000 sf
Program & Highlights
Renovation of mid-century buildings
New entry & connector
“Their extremely admirable performance exceeded all expectations and transgressed any difficulties in the efforts to produce a cogent, thoughtful, imaginative and highly detailed report that is in the process of being implemented. Working with Pfeiffer Partners was a pleasure all around.”
– Warren Jacobs, Former University Architect
Collaborators
Structural Engineer: John A. Martin Associates
MEP Engineer: P2S
Audio Visual: Vantage Technology Group
Lighting Design: Kaplan Gehring McCarroll (KGM)
Acoustics: Rothermel Associates