Building Projects

More internal work, lighting, slatwall installation and seating, has been completed at Vellore Village Library. The entrance for both the library and the Vellore Village Community Centre are almost finished.

The new entrance to the Vellore Village Community Centre and Vellore Village Library.

The entrance to Vellore Village Library.

Slatwall installation in the main library.

Future spot of automatic book return.

Bench seating has been placed in the children’s area.

Light installation in main library.

Counter-height study desks installed.

The entrance to the outdoor balcony.

View of the Reading Lounge.

Progress on the highly-anticipated Vellore Village Library is increasingly noticeable. The installation of the external aluminum composite metal panels on the east, north and west elevations is nearly completed. Substantial progress has been made on ceiling works including installation of ceiling tiles and ceiling-mounted lighting systems. Painting and carpet installation have also been completed. Millwork items, such as desk and wall applications, will be installed next.

View from Villa Royale Avenue looking south towards the library.

Aluminum cladding work completed on the west elevation. External lighting has also been installed.

View from the main library area looking north. Ceiling and carpet works are completed.

Slatwall installation inside the library has begun.

Decorative light fixture hanging in the reading lounge.

Carpet in the children’s area.

The quiet study area.

All millwork pieces are onsite awaiting installation.

Vellore Village Library continues to take shape as countless construction projects are finished and new ones begin.

Main library area facing south towards the community centre.

Ceiling tile installation progressing well.

Close-up of installation of ceiling tile.

View on the library balcony.

Progress is moving steadily on the construction of Vellore Village Library. It’s easier to envision what this 8,300 square foot, hour-glass shaped library will look like when it’s finished, inside and out!

External view of library from Villa Royale,

Main library area facing south towards the community centre.

Main library area facing Villa Royale Avenue.

Construction of a new vestibule to the community centre and library.

Ongoing steel structure framing.

Lights have been installed in the staff workroom.

Windowsills in staff workroom installed and painting activities ongoing.

Staff kitchen cabinetry installed.

Bulkhead work completed.

Lights installation in the staff area is ongoing.

Painting of interior walls ongoing.

Drywalling and taping work continue in the quiet study area.

Wiring of balcony completed and ready for railing installation.

Construction activities continue at the site of the new library. Glazing installation is nearly completed as insulation, drywalling and taping work continues. Ceiling framing and hangers are well underway and preparation for ceiling work has started.

Activities scheduled for the next two weeks include framing of the structural soffit, ceiling hangers installation, completion of bulkhead framing, tile work and IT room set-up to power equipment.

Drywalling and taping are progressing well.

Preparation for ceiling installation.

Tiling is underway in the washroom area.

Drywalling ongoing in the children’s area.

Insulation and drywalling activities in the study room.

Electrical panels have been installed in the IT room.

Decorative roofing detail work is ongoing.

The Vaughan Public Library Board is proud to announce that the official name of the 8,300-sq. ft. library connected to the Vellore Village Community Centre will be the Vellore Village Library!

Construction steadily continues. Ninety-five percent of the curtain wall glazing has been installed. Remaining glazing and sealing is expected to be fully completed in the next two weeks. The structural exterior stud work has also been completed.

Aerial view of the new library overlooking the skate park.

The south view from cantilevered balcony. Soffit framing continues.

Construction activities are ongoing at the Vellore Village Community Centre’s new library. Roof work and curtain wall framing are anticipated to be completed in the next two weeks, followed by curtain wall installation.

Winter protection installation on the library deck is anticipated to be installed in the coming weeks. This will ensure work activities scheduled for the interior of the building can proceed and will be protected from various weather elements.

The new vestibule area and entrance into the library.

Blueskin installation completed on the north side of the library.

View from the north into the library.

The HVAC unit ready to be installed.