Thompson Library Renovation, The Ohio State University
The $108.7-million, 340,000-sq-ft addition and renovation of Ohio State University’s main library began with significant structural demolition on the 1910 and 1940 structure to allow for a new atrium and to create an open study environment. An additional 40,600 sq. ft. of demolition removed the building’s west facing structure to create a mixed-use space and a dedicated mechanical/electrical/plumbing room.
The renovation included a structural glazing system that specified extremely tight tolerances for the support structure. The team developed a hyper-accurate survey of the structure as a basis for a shimming strategy that met the specifications.