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City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
How do you design a building on a narrow strip of land confined by a state highway, BART and PG&E tunnels, and create a new civic heart for a burgeoning city?
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City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center

The new South San Francisco Library, Parks & Recreation Center spans 83,000 square feet across three stories. This transformative project encompasses a modern library, a versatile community theater, and a comprehensive parks and recreation center.

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  • The library, spanning 35,000 square feet, features extensive collections, a discovery center hosting a multipurpose program room, makerspace, technology lab, study/tutoring areas, and adaptable meeting rooms. The 5,000-square-foot community theater serves dual roles as a performance venue and a venue for City Council meetings, enhancing civic interaction and fostering community engagement.
  • The building also includes a 35,000-square-foot parks and recreation center. The center is equipped with classrooms of varying sizes, music rooms, exercise/dance spaces, and 1.3 acres of landscaped parkland. This facility acts as a vibrant hub for community activities and events.
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center

Highlights

  • Owner: City of South San Francisco
  • Architect: SmithGroup
  • General Contractor: Swinerton
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center
City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center

Team

City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center

Allen Nudel

Director of Business Strategy

City of South San Francisco, Library, Parks & Recreation Center

Lori Jue

Associate

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