The Johnson Building at Boston Public Library, adjoining the historic 1895 Central Library, consists of seven above and two below grade floors. An unusual construction technique was used - starting the building from the bottom, then erecting the main columns and seventh-floor trusses, and proceeding from the top down. Renovations consist of system upgrades, three new individual libraries, opening entry to McKim building, two-story lobby space, small balcony to mezzanine, new stairs between mezzanine and first floor, and replacement glass at window openings between first and second floors.

Awards

• 2022 BSA Design Excellence Citation
• 2017 BSA Harleston Parker Medal
• 2018 ACEC of Massachusetts Engineering Excellence Competition Gold Award for Civil/Site Design
• 2017 National AIA/ALA Library Building Award
• 2017 AIA New England Design Citation
• 2017 Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award
• 2017 BSA Harleston Parker Medal People's Choice Award
• 2017 Engineering News Record New England Region Best Projects Merit Award for Renovation/Restoration
• 2017 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award
• 2017 Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Niki Tsongas Award for Biggest Impact in an Urban Preservation Project