In partnership with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM), Brooklyn Public Library developed the new Brower Park branch to service the North Crown Heights community. The new home for the Brower Park Branch opened in 2023, co-located within the BCM, providing a unique and integrated cultural resource for families in Central Brooklyn. The fit-out was a two-phased project: Phase I included renovation of the new BCM administrative mezzanine, and Phase II which included fit-out of the library space. The combination of these entities into a single location provides not just traditional book lending, but also provides access to the BCM’s 30,000-piece collection. Envoie’s role on the project included oversight of procurement, management of city funds, and financial cost reporting.
Brower Park Library
Brooklyn, NY
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the City pass-thru grant requirements.
Develop and maintain a detailed budget, cost reporting system, and funding management.
Assist BPL with making design decisions with respect to on-budget completion of the project.
SPECIAL COMPLEXITIES
Cost segregation of BCM and BPL construction and utility costs.
Managing multiple funding sources with strict allocation requirements and firm deadlines.
Review of CM & subcontractors contracts for compliance with city requirements.
Mitigating disruptions to the project award and commencement due to COVID-19.
PROJECT DETAILS
Size - 6,165 sf (dedicated BPL space)
Budget - $6M
Completion - 2023
Architect - TsAO & McKOWN
Builder - Armand Corporation
Owner - Brooklyn Public Library
Photos - Gregg Richards