Brentwood Public Library

Los Angeles, California

This uniquely configured City of Los Angeles branch library is located on San Vicente Boulevard in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The two story facility has an elliptical skylight over a circular opening in the second floor which also features a curved stair.

The structural system typically consists of a structural steel moment frame supported on spread footings.  However, circular extended footings were placed along the basement of the adjacent building.