--- title: "Lutnick Library | Haverford College – Keast & Hood" description: "Lutnick Library | Haverford College Keast & Hood first gained experience with Haverford’s library while serving as the structural engineer for the building’s master plan in 2013. An amalgamation of four different structures, the library no longer effectively s" lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Lutnick Library | Haverford College", "url": "https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/portfolio-item/lutnick-library-haverford-college", "description": "Lutnick Library | Haverford College Keast & Hood first gained experience with Haverford’s library while serving as the structural engineer for the building’s master plan in 2013. An amalgamation of four different structures, the library no longer effectively s", "image": "https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-addition-dusk-ext-8x10-1-scaled.jpg", "creator": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Keast & Hood" } } --- [![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/63f6ea4d-7417-4ea8-ae63-b974b4bc82b0/kh-logo-blue.svg)](/) [Home](/) [Expertise](/our-services) [New Construction Efficient, elegant structural systems for ambitious new buildings. ](/our-services/new-construction)[Historic Preservation Careful intervention that keeps landmark buildings standing and in use. ](/our-services/historic-preservation)[Renovations | Additions | Adaptive Reuse Renovations, additions and adaptive reuse that unlock existing structures. ](/our-services/renovation)[Building Envelope Facade, roof and waterproofing assessment for durable enclosures. ](/our-services/building-envelope)[Structural Investigation | Intervention Investigation, testing and repair strategies for troubled structures. ](/our-services/structural_investigation_intervention)[Sustainability Low-carbon structural design guided by our SE2050 commitment. ](/our-services/sustainability) ### 70 years of structural expertise From landmark preservation to net-zero new construction, see how our engineering shapes each project. 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Following a study of the building, Keast & Hood was retained to provide structural design for the renovation and addition. The original L-shaped library was constructed in 1860 with additions in 1890, 1912, 1941, 1951 and 1967. The historic portion of the building was retained in the new design. Selective demolition removed portions of the midcentury structure and infilled with the new addition.  The new design focuses on a more efficient spatial configuration and circulation while featuring the historic 1890’s building. Project scope included design for a new feature stair, elevator, and clerestory which brings natural light into the space utilizing glulam arches. Structural scope was complicated by tight floor-to-floor ratios. To match the existing floor elevations, the structure utilized concrete flat slab construction. Engineers also maximized column spacing (at 22 feet on center) for open floor layouts. Additional design features include large skylights, existing building upgrades, landscape upgrades, design for mobile book stacks and a new basement addition.  Principal Constantine G. Doukakis, PE (retired) Project Team John R. Davis, PE | Matthew C. Cornman, PE Client Perry Dean Rogers Partners Architects Location Haverford, PA Project Type Academic | Library Project Scope Addition | Renovation Status Complete: 2019 Cost $23 Million ![Lutnick Library | Haverford College](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-cafe-8-x10-scaled.jpg) ![Lutnick Library | Haverford College](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-cafe-ext-8x10-1-scaled.jpg) ![Lutnick Library | Haverford College](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-conf-rm-lg-8x10-1-scaled.jpg) ![Lutnick Library | Haverford College](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-addition-ext-nave-8x10-1-scaled.jpg) ![Lutnick Library | Haverford College](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-ext-overview-8x10-1-scaled.jpg) ![Lutnick Library | Haverford College](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-Haverford-Library-top-of-stair-8-x10-scaled.jpg) [All Projects](/projects) ![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/80bc79b1-0211-4ea5-8b9b-47b698c8eca0/kh-logo-reverse.svg) A certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) delivering structural engineering solutions for over 70 years. 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