Images
Images

Study Desks

Shelving and Study Space

Library Exterior

Journals and Study Space

Summer 2008 additions to group space prove to be an instant success

Ground floor enhancement 2008

Techno booth with interactive whiteboard and wifi

The Sir Michael Cobham Library Exterior at Night

The Sir Michael Cobham Library Exterior
Description
Description
4.5 kilometres of shelving; a special collections room; wireless networking and 'blue'network points for access to e-resources from personal laptops; 6 study rooms; over 250 computers; social learning zones;IT Service Desk; Library, additional learning needs and study support; postgraduate study area; zones for silent study.
Landmark position set within courtyard with informal seating adjacent to a cafe. Floodlit at night with a fibreoptic sculpture at the pinnacle. The building has an energy saving design with a natural ventilation system and angled windows to minimise solar gain and incorporates many features for those with special needs. The refurbishment and new build appear as one building decorated throughout to the same high standards. Ground floor enhancement summer 2008, Nightingale Associates as Designer and Morgan Ashurst as Contractor; Learning Spaces were completed in 2008 providing a greater variety of social learning spaces with 51 seats for social learning, 6 techno booths and digital signage.
Awards
SCONUL Library Design Award, 2007
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
5210 m2
Floors
5
Architect
Saunders Architects Practice
Building contractor
Raymond Brown
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Cafe/refreshment areas, Group study spaces, Specialist subject collections
External features
Art works
Internal features
-
Energy efficiency
Energy conservation, Heating, Materials used, Ventilation
Accessibility provision
Access to building
Interior designer
-
Furniture suppliers
-
Services and facilities suppliers
-
IT provision
Laptop points, Public access terminals, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 255
Seats/study places
1010
Stock
240,377