Description
Description
All Library Services, extension of social learning provision pioneered in the Learning Cafe Real@Caledonian, and one stop shop for all services for students
Features a 600 seat ground floor services mall of 2,500 sq metres, 9 metres high. This is multi purpose space including learning cafe, one stop shop and conversational group work study space. Other floors have discrete environments acknowledging the wide range of learner needs and the ways in which individual learner needs might change over time. Top floor silent study space. Building makes use of bespoke structures for provision of services and semi-private spaces. Great attention has been paid to detailed interior design of graphics, colours, signage to create a range of environments with different look and feel and with different behavioural impacts. Overall concepts are student centredness, open flexible space, integrated service provision, and provision of a range of inspirational environments
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
10500 m2
Floors
5
Architect
BDP
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Cafe/refreshment areas, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Retail outlets
External features
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Internal features
Design features
Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
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Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
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Services and facilities suppliers
3M, Sirsidynix, Nordplan
IT provision
Internet access, Self service circulation, WiFi
Seats/study places
1800
Stock
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