South Orange Public Library

South Orange Village, NJ

Andrew Berman Architects

A mass timber and glass addition bridges the 50 feet gap between the existing public library built in 1968 and the former historic library built in the 19th century.

The renovation of the two buildings, and a new structure sited between them, will double the size of the library.

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Version History

Project uploaded by Jim DeStefano on 06-12-2026
Project last updated by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 10-07-2026

Project Details

Year Built

2027
Number Of Stories

3
Bldg system

Mass Timber
Square footage

32000

Construction Type:

III-B
Building Type:

Assembly (Worship, Restaurant, Theater, etc.)
Material Types:

Mass Timber
Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam)
Heavy Timber Decking

Project Team

DeStefano & Chamberlain, Inc. Timber Engineer
Jim DeStefano Timber Engineer
Andrew Berman Architects Architect
GMS LLP Engineers Structural Engineer

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Project uploaded by Jim DeStefano on 06-12-2026
Project last updated by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 10-07-2026

South Orange Public Library

Project Details

Year Built

Number Of Stories

Bldg system

Square footage

Construction Type:

Building Type:

Material Types:

Project Team

DeStefano & Chamberlain, Inc. Timber Engineer

Jim DeStefano Timber Engineer

Andrew Berman Architects Architect

GMS LLP Engineers Structural Engineer

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