Images
Images
Your (library)
(Your) library
Counter
The tourist information area
General view, also showing the skylight
Children's area
The 'floating staircase'
External view - notice the hanging signs 'your library' to right and left
Description
Description
1869 Market Hall in a conservation area. During refurbishment, a false ceiling was removed to allow installation of a mezzanine first floor and to expose the glass roof lights. Interior walls were removed to open up the ground floor.
Extensive new electrical work, plumbing, decorating and carpeting were carried out including modern lighting and cool-touch radiators. Automatic entrance doors, lift and staircases were installed.
A varied collection of furniture was replaced by white coated steel/beech finish designs. Seating includes leather sofas. A large oval table accomodates the ICT suite.
A modern colour scheme has been incorporated with the children's library wall acting as a focal point. A Gallery style hanging system was installed for framed artwork exhibitions. Assistive technology is available.
The exterior brickwork was cleaned and woodwork/metalwork repainted in accordance with conservation guidelines
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library
Size
350 m2
Floors
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Architect
Staffordshire County Council
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
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External features
Nature of site
Internal features
Structural
Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access within building
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
Point Eight
Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Internet access, Number of public computer terminals: 9
Seats/study places
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Stock
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