Description
Description
Built on the site of a former wharf basin, building was designed to be as light as possible on unstable ground beneath.
Exterior designed to resemble a grain store/barn to echo other local buildings.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
1400 m2
Floors
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Architect
Sutton Griffin Morgan
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Exhibition/display areas, Meeting rooms
External features
Nature of site
Internal features
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Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access to building, Access within building
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
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Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
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Seats/study places
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Stock
80,000