New Braunfels Westside Branch Library

Project Type: New Construction

Location: New Braunfels, Texas

Project Description

The City of New Braunfels retained Komatsu to provide a needs study for the expansion and renovation of the Westside Community Center. The project included conceptual and schematic designs and drawings, as well as cost estimates for the 2019 Bond Program. Under consideration was whether to expand and renovate the existing space at the Westside Community Center or to demolish it and build a new facility on the adjacent land.

The City’s objective was to increase the Center’s library and space to include program space, study rooms, public computers and collection areas by audience. In addition, the City wanted to increase the service capacity from 20 to 100 people.

This project illustrates how form follows both site constraints and building function programming, including meeting space for the local community, study spaces for small group collaboration, and a bicycle tie-in to the adjoining community. Covered walkways were incorporated to keep patrons out of direct sunlight while allowing prevailing breezes to permeate the site. Both indoor and outdoor areas are designed as teaching spaces and showcase local art and culture.

Services Provided

Architecture, Interior Design, Needs Study, Master Planning, Conceptual Design, Programming, Space Planning, Pre-Construction Services

Completion Date

September 2023