Overview
Hennebery Eddy Architects modified a previously vacant supermarket in Portland, Oregon, into the Multnomah County Library Operations Center. The facility, situated on the east side of Portland, is designed as a net-zero structure. Key design components included the integration of solar panels and the incorporation of artwork.
Research Context
The project addresses the utilization of existing large, empty commercial spaces. The conversion of a former supermarket specifically targeted its repurposing for a civic function – a library operations center. The design priority included achieving net-zero energy status for the repurposed building.
Approach
The architectural firm, Hennebery Eddy, undertook the design and conversion process. The transformation focused on adapting the existing supermarket structure to accommodate the functional requirements of a library operations center. This involved incorporating specific design elements pertinent to energy efficiency and aesthetic integration. The physical location of the project was the east side of Portland.
Findings
- A large, empty store in Portland, Oregon, was transformed into the Multnomah County Library Operations Center.
- The converted facility achieved a net-zero energy design.
- The design incorporated an abundance of solar panels.
- Colourful artwork was integrated into the building's design.
- Hennebery Eddy Architects, a local firm, was responsible for the design.