Pacific Grove Library Renovation

Pacific Grove, CA

FTF Engineering served as the Structural Engineer of Record for this public library renovation project. The Pacific Grove Library was built and remodeled in many stages since the 1908 construction of the original Carnegie Library, which still lies at the heart of the building. Additions built in 1938, 1958, and 1978 have encased the original. The 13,000 sf library of today was well loved and well-functioning, but was seriously in need of renewal. FTF completed the structural design for the remodel adding large skylights to the existing roof bringing in much needed light to the space.

The stacks, bathrooms and lighting were remodeled and brought in line with contemporary building code and practices. The old Carnegie at the core of the building was gently restored, with bits of its style “woven” into the later additions as appropriate, and new finishes and electronic services throughout.