The main floor of the Dana Porter Library is set to be fully renovated this spring/summer, with construction scheduled from approximately April 28 to August 15.
Made possible through the successful Kresge Challenge, which raised over $2.8 M for the Library, the planned renovations will transform the main floor into a welcome and vital learning space that is flexible to the needs of UW's growing and ever-changing student body.
Design decisions have been informed by feedback provided from students, faculty, and others — so expect the changes to reflect more of what you want.
Specifically, the renovated main floor will have increased public spaces, with:
Design plans are close to being finalized and the project architects at The Walter Fedy Partnership are busy taking measurements of the public and staff areas.
The proposed renovation plans will be moving to tender in late February or early March with renovations scheduled to begin in late April, once final exams are completed.
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| Current pictures of Porter's main floor lobby area. | |
The main floor will be entirely closed to the public and staff during the renovations. This is a necessary closure to ensure that the project is completed by its firm deadline of fall term.
Library staff will be providing alternative access to services and resources during this time. Stay tuned for more information as the renovations approach.
In the meantime, staff are looking forward to bringing you a new and vibrant main floor!
For more information, contact:
Manager, Circulation Services; Lending
Ext. 35326
University of Waterloo Library
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
519 888 4883
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