Images
Images
Training room layout
Cafe
Maughan Library Exterior
Library Exterior with clock face
Description
Description
The building is the former Public Record Office built from 1850 onwards and incorporates many of the original features from that period.
The Round Room and Weston Room are almost as original and two cells which were used to house the records remain. The building is a mix of old and new and incorporates all the usual modern university library requirements, as well as cafe etc.
Awards
City Heritage Award 2003, RICS Building Conservation Award shortlist 2004, Metropolitan Public Gardens Association Award 2003
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Campus/site library
Size
18000 m2
Floors
4
Architect
Gaunt Francis Architects
Building contractor
ISG Regions
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Cafe/refreshment areas, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Meeting rooms, Public address system, Services to particular groups, Specialist subject collections (sciences), Teaching rooms
External features
Building shape
Internal features
Design features, Structural
Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access between floors, Access to building, Assistive technology
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
Forster Ecospace, Project Office Furnture
Services and facilities sSuppliers
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IT provision
WiFi, Laptop points, Internet access, RFID, Self service circulation, Number of public computer terminals: 346
Seats/study places
1416
Stock
800,000