Main BranchThe East Baton Rouge Parish Library Main Branch at Goodwood was a joint venture of the Library Design Collaborative. The collaborative is comprised of Cockfield Jackson Architects, Tipton Associates, and Dewberry (previously PSA Dewberry). The 126,000 square foot facility is located in Independence Park, one of the premier community parks in the Baton Rouge Recreation and Parks Commission (BREC).
The design concept was "Library in the Park" and is designed to immerse library users in the park and also bring park users into the library. The guiding principles of "thought park", "seamless development", "unify", and "unique experience" provided common goals to guide the design team through the development of the entire project. To ensure this integration, the building footprint was configured to nestle the building between existing mature live oak trees, park features, gardens, and buildings to minimize the disruption to any of these existing conditions. This positioning provided the framework for creating a memorable and enjoyable public facility, supported by numerous amenities such as public meeting spaces, access to technology, the infusion of natural light, a public roof garden and more. The new Main Library was also the first city building project to pursue Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the principles of sustainable design. The design embraces many energy efficient and environmentally friendly design features, and meets the requirements for LEED Silver Certification. |
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Winner of Library Journal's 2015 New Landmark Library, AIA Baton Rouge's 2015 Rose Award, and ENR's 2015 Best Government/Public Buildings Project of the Year!
Baker BranchBaker Branch Library, part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) system, organizes circulation, public areas, and a courtyard on a central axis with adult, teen, and children’s collection areas on opposite ends of a crossing axis.
Other functional areas of the library design include technology stations, administration and staff areas, and a public meeting room. Vaulted ceilings define the public collection spaces. The open plan allows staff to maintain visual control of the entire facility from the main circulation desk. |
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Greenwell Springs BranchGreenwell Springs Regional Branch, part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) system, organizes circulation, public areas, and a courtyard on a central axis with adult, teen, and children’s collection areas on opposite ends of a crossing axis.
Other functional areas of the library design include technology stations, administration and staff areas, and a public meeting room. Vaulted ceilings define the public collection spaces. The open plan allows staff to maintain visual control of the entire facility from the main circulation desk. |
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Winner of AIA Baton Rouge's 1997 Rose Award!
Jones Creek BranchJones Creek Regional Branch, part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) system, has served the public for 30 years. Steve served as project architect for the original design in 1988 while working for another firm. The library was then renovated and updated by Cockfield Jackson Architects in 2020.
The project included renovating existing spaces by adding new finishes and lighting, updating the collection layouts, and redesigning the display galleries, children's area, and main entry sequence. Meeting spaces were renovated and expanded to provide a new conference room, digital lab, quiet reading room, and multiple study rooms. A dedicated teen area was created. Restrooms, the HVAC system, and fire alarm and sprinkler system were also upgraded. Ultimately, Jones Creek Library was renovated and redesigned to embrace and enhance the way communities use libraries today. |
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Zachary BranchZachary Branch, part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) system, was designed by Cockfield Jackson Architects to maximize views, security and proximity to parking.
The circulation, public areas and outdoor courtyard are organized by a central axis. The building features adult, teen and children’s collection areas, technology stations, administration, and a public meeting room. Vaulted ceilings define the public collection spaces. The open plan allows staff to maintain visual control of the entire facility from the main circulation desk. |
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