Description
Description
Built as part of a multi-million pound City Challenge redevelopment, the library is part of a total service which ranges from commercial superstore, through major swimming pool and fitness provision, housing office, community centre and health centre. Brick, stone and metal construction. Also houses the Music Collection in a purpose built store. Overall design ethos was for energy efficiency and ease of maintenance.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library
Size
700 m2
Floors
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Architect
Internal
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Group study spaces, Meeting rooms, Specialist subject collections
External features
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Internal features
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Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
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Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
Gresswell
Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Internet access
Seats/study places
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Stock
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