Book Storage Facility, The Reseach Collections and Preservation Consortium

Client:The Reseach Collections and Preservation Consortium
Location:Princeton, NJ
Architect:KSS Architects

Book Storage Facility (Modules 8 & 9)

Completed in September of 2013, Irwin & Leighton constructed ± 68,000 SF of similar book storage facilities in two new environmentally-controlled buildings (Modules #8 and 9) including the renovation of ± 3,500 SF of the existing Processing Center while building a ± 2,500 addition to expand this hub of ReCAP’s sophisticated inventory and retrieval system.

Key Highlights:

Protection of existing module book storage facilities and books

Maintenance of existing climate control system in existing modules

Construction of “super flat” floors to accommodate high bay storage units

Extensive coordination of in rack sprinkler and HVAC system work and the rack structure

Our Sector Knowledge

Educational

Irwin & Leighton has managed more than 8 million sf of construction for the educational sector. We have completed countless fast track projects over the “summer break” and have built over 3500 beds in new state of the art residence halls over the last 15 years. As well, we also specialize in constructing new dining halls and serveries, laboratory space, classrooms, libraries, performing arts space and more. We understand the complexities of building and renovating facilities within busy occupied campus settings and excel at being valuable team members!