Specifications include, but are not limited to: The project consists of the design and construction of a new accessible circulation system at Langson Library and repairs to the adjacent Gateway Plaza. The library is one of the original campus buildings designed by William Pereira. It opened in 1965 and occupies a prominent campus location. A new ramp and stair will connect the main library entrance on the west side, second level, to the plaza. The elevation change is approximately 56 inches. A centrally located seating area is to be provided with the connecting feature. A temporary stair system will provide library access during construction. The project also includes the repair of the Gateway Plaza in 28 locations and installation of a cementitious topping throughout the plaza after repairs. Preconstruction demolition work entails removing the existing library stairs, a portion of the existing concrete guardrail on the edge of the second-floor plaza, and some features in Gateway Plaza including paving, landscaping, and a large tree. Utility systems on the site are to be protected or revised during construction, including a vent outlet and an air intake for the library.
