Images
Images
Children's Library
Signage
Interior
Returned book sorter
RFID machine
Children's Storytime area
Interior
Interior
Library Exterior
Description
Description
External features include a sedum roof, solar shading, a 24 hour returns kiosk (RFID) and disabled access.
Internal features include glass atrium, plasma screens, a baby grand piano, RFID security gates and self service machines, a dedicated children's floor with baby changing facilities, food and drinks vending, stationery vending, water fountains, lifts, toilets, Quick access PCs, childen only PCs, visual needs PCs, listening pods in the Music Department, reading and relaxation areas, study areas, an ICT suite, meeting rooms for hire, entertainment/events zone, C2C (Connect 2 Cardiff) hosting, and original artworks from artist Neil Canning.
Awards
BREEAM 'Excellent' rating, Green Apple Bronze Award for the built environment and architectural heritage 2009
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
5100 m2
Floors
6
Architect
BDP
Building contractor
Laing O'Rourke
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Audiovisual/Multimedia areas, Baby changing facilities, Cafe/refreshment areas, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Meeting rooms, Provision of special materials, Public address system, Services to particular groups, Sound and image processing facilities, Specialist subject collections, Teaching rooms
External features
Shared building, Building shape, Materials, Materials
Internal features
Design features, Health and safety provision, Security, Staff accommodation/facilities, Structural
Energy efficiency
Control mechanisms, Energy conservation, Heating, Lighting, Structural factors, Ventilation
Accessibility provision
Access between floors, Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Critical distances, Emergency features, Furniture height, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
BDP
Furniture suppliers
Demco Interiors, Eastlake, Flexiform, Herman Miller, Kinnarps, Opening the Book, Remploy Library Solutions, Senator, Steelcase
Services and facilities suppliers
Intellident
IT provision
Electronic information displays, Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, Self service circulation, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 90
Seats/study places
-
Stock
100,000