The architect of this Richardsonian Romanesque building was Sir Andrew Taylor, who had been educated at the Royal Academy in London. In designing this structure, Taylor put its function, layout, and special needs ahead of its proportion and ornamentation.
The building was considered one of the most innovative of its time. Taking into account the purpose of the building, he proposed that the stacks be defined by a steel frame and grids with thick glass floors to allow the light to pass through all three floors while making the whole fire proof, an amazing feat for 1893.
A fire proof door separated the stacks from the main library and reading room which had floors of terra cotta and a roof of slate and copper. The only wood used was in the massive, oak beams that supported the upper floors and were capped at either end by fearsome dragon heads both inside and outside the building.
Project Description:
This project requires McGill to assess the condition of the building envelopes, agree with FMAS on the repair work to be carried out, and carry out the necessary repairs.
Project Details:
| Status | Validation |
| Est. Project Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
| Est. Budget Range | $8,000,000 - $10,000,000 |
| Location | Redpath Library Building, Building 178 |
| Project Number | 22-018 |
| Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will conclude a contract with in the course of this project will have to respect the McGill Supplier Code of Conduct.
Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.
Notice :Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of McGill University, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel. |