Images
Images
Plan of the ground floor
An interior staircase
Mural in the chilren's area
General interior view
Description
Description
Built opposite one of the main entrances to Blanchardstown shopping centre, close to the civic complex and Arts Centre. The local area offices for the County Council are attached to the library.
The library is the largest public library in the country. It has been designed as a bright lofty two-storey space with a large mezzanine. The roof is stepped with a series of high-level north lights, giving a high level of natural light without the intrusion or heat build-up of direct sunlight.
The entire complex is fully accessible to the disabled. The facilities for the disabled are designed to be seamless and feel part of the building, not just an add-on.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Multi-purpose building
Size
2610 m2
Floors
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Architect
Fingal County Council, Architects Department
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Exhibition/display areas, Meeting rooms
External features
Shared site
Internal features
Design features
Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Emergency features, Furniture height, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
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Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Number of public computer terminals: 120
Seats/study places
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Stock
124,000