Neath Library, Wales

The design team from FG Library and Learning engaged with the library service and project team to ensure the clients expectations were fully met, along with the functionality and flexibility a modern library demands.

Design Comments - Iain Hazell, Project Creative Designer

"The modern library space needs to provide valuable services to all members of a local community. Drawing from the project brief we looked to create a library space that was both welcoming and also showcased modern ways of using such a facility and it’s services. From making use of the large glazed areas of the building for relaxed reading areas, to quick access point for members of the public to use their laptops or other devices. It was important bring together all aspects together in a functional environment."

As the main part of the project was the children's library, aside from the space theme, it also has a variety of FGLL's Jigsaw and Coral Plus soft seating and a mix of reading tables and chairs.

Alongside the children’s area is a bespoke manufactured boat which offered additional WOW factor for a fun and unique reading space! The boat is positioned alongside a soft seating area, with landscape library shelving to zone the space.

The main library wanted flexibility, so the Landscape Library Shelving system was used with heavy duty castors to ensure ease of movement and reconfiguration as and when required. Dotted around the shelving and main area were various Elements display units offering a mix of display solutions.