Swem Library Patio
The Swem Library – Side Deck project will serve as an outdoor extension of William & Mary’s Swem Library; a central hub of student activity on William & Mary’s South Campus. The proposed terrace is located on the south-east of the library and will offer a variety of fixed and movable seating choices for maximum flexibility to serve intended uses including studying, passive recreation, movie nights, formal events, meetings, receptions, etc. Specific programmatic elements include a ±1,500 SF bluestone patio, stair and accessible sloped walk connections to adjacent campus walk, built-in seat stairs and a seat wall, a stormwater conveyance feature with water runnel, a connection to an adjacent sloped lawn, and a focal point such as a water feature or sculpture. The space is envisioned as a lush oasis for students, staff and visitors alike, incorporating trees to provide needed shade and a diverse mix of shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses that offer a variety of colors and textures throughout the year.
- Project Number: 204 – 233364
- Cost: $1,217,000
- Fund Source: Swem Library donations
- Renovation/additional GSF: 1,500 gsf
- Project Start Date: May 2019
- Construction Start Date : Jun 2021
- Finish Date: July 2022
- Project Manager: Amber Hall
- Design Team: Hord Coplan Macht
- Contractor: Henderson Inc.
