CONTRACT: $2,768,000

SQ. FOOTAGE:

30,000
COMPLETION: 360 DAYS
OWNER: JEFFERSON PARISH


West Bank Regional Library offers a broad range of circulating and reference materials for adults, young adults and children. Library patrons of all ages will find a wide variety of books, magazines, newspapers and audiovisual items to suit every need. A regional library differs from other library branches in size, circulation and the collection it offers. Regional libraries were begun to bring reference and periodical materials to the regional areas that were previously only available at the Main Library.

Jefferson Parish contracted DonahueFavret to construct this regional facility. The handsome structure is a clerestory steel frame with structural metal stud backup to a masonry veneer. Lower walls are constructed of aluminum and glass store front and the roof is a standing seam metal roof. The foundation is piled supported reinforced concrete. The project included a 5,000 square foot maintenance building and 30,000 square feet of reinforced concrete paving. The project was completed in 360 days, and West Bank residents were welcome to choose from over 125 magazines and journals, utilize its reference collection, take advantage of reading and browsing areas, or use its meeting room for club meetings.