Owner: Kent Free Library System
Architect: Burt Hill, Kosar Rittelmann Associates, Inc.
Services: General Trades Prime Contracts

Dunlop and Johnston was the lead contractor on this 62,000 square foot new library in the heart of Kent, Ohio. The project included the renovation of a 100-year-old library as well as construction of a new structure that consisting of an underground parking garage and three story high main building. Dunlop & Johnston, Inc. was responsible for all of the general trades work from the ground up with the exception of mechanical and electrical. These items were coordinated with the items of work within our scope.
A unique item of work on this project was the installation of “Themed Construction” in the children’s area, consisting of a larger-than-life wall of books, a story tree, a reading train, and a children’s story room. Additional exceptional items included in this project were a craftsmanship award winning composite panel installation, exterior columns covers, a senior citizens lounge, and a dramatic fire place.