Brooklyn Central Library, Multimedia Center & Rare Book Archive
The Multimedia Center & Rare Book Archive is a new rear addition to the Brooklyn Central Library. The newly constructed Addition had to be carefully designed in order to be sensitive to the Library’s landmark status. The exterior uses a modern panel system to compliment the Library’s adjacent limestone cladding. The plan had to create distinct special-use areas yet adhere to the circulation patterns within the existing Library. VBA designed wood furniture and built-in bookcases, for various uses including rare book storage and display, complimenting the Library’s Art-Deco sensibilities. The new addition houses the “Brooklyn Collection” rare book archive, the Education and Job Information Center and the Adult Learning Center. Within those programs are workrooms, conference rooms, computer labs, arts and media room, and reading rooms. In addition all of the rooms are fit with state-of-the art multimedia and computer technologies. 
