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Donald Dungan Library - Lions Park | Costa Mesa, CA
Described by the Los Angeles Times as a “soaring monument of white plaster and glass,” the Donald Dungan Library in Costa Mesa’s Lions Park was the end result of years of community advocacy. The public library was designed by the Johnson Favaro firm out of Culver City, and official… Read More
Our scope included installation of the distinctive curved, structural glass wall of the library’s facade, plus all of the building’s curtain walls, sliding glass walls, storefronts, custom graphic glass, and arched openings and skylights.
Giroux Glass glaziers that all custom graphic glass features were cut to perfection. Otherwise, the detailed patterns on each piece would become distorted—a mistake that would ruin the entire effect. By leaving ⅛” of extra space on every side, glaziers were able to ensure the pattern stayed in propo… Read More
The arched structural glass wall provides ample natural light in the Lions Park Library of Costa Mesa, California.
Described by the Los Angeles Times as a “soaring monument of white plaster and glass,” the Donald Dugan Library in Costa Mesa’s Lions Park was the end result of years of community advocacy.
The public library was designed by the Johnson Favaro firm out of Culver City, and officially opened its d… Read More
The modern shape of the library and bright exterior blend seamlessly with the neighborhood in Costa Mesa where it is located.
The large, arched glass facade at the library provide ample light for the library and a unique, striking exterior.
Upon entry of the library, the skylight atrium and lobby area is illuminated with natural light and welcomes visitors into the space.
A closer view of the large skylight helps show just how much natural light it brings into the library. Not only is the entrance area and atrium illuminated, but the corridor and the entire area of the library is lit from the skylight.
The custom graphic glass provided by Giroux Glass provides a decorative touch for the meeting room at the Lions Park Library.
The cozy reading chairs and meeting area is encompassed by custom decorative graphic glass. The glass wall panels provide privacy and decoration to the space.
In total, the Donald Dugan Library has a 1,714 sq ft interior. The upper-level features workspace desks and meeting rooms with custom graphic glass.
The Giroux Glass glaziers and technicians had to ensure that all custom graphic glass features were cut to perfection. Otherwise, the detailed patterns on each piece would become distorted—a mistake that would ruin the entire effect. By leaving ⅛” of extra space on every side, glaziers were able to … Read More
