Images
Images
The 'starry sky' of the Children's Library
Folkestone museum, in the same building
Cafe - furniture by Shin and Tomoko Azumi
Description
Description
Grade II listed building on a difficult site. Has undergone a stunning refurbishment which opens up a previously 'blind' building.
Artwork from Turner Prize winner Chris Ofili and Vafe furniture designed by Shin and Tomoko Azumi.
Building includes:
- Space-themed children's library.
- Museum and local studies area.
- Art gallery
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library
Size
9800 m2
Floors
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Architect
Adjaye Associates
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Exhibition/display areas, Hosting of other agencies, Retail outlets, Services to particular groups, Specialist subject collections
External features
Art works, Nature of site, Shared building, Materials
Internal features
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Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access within building, Assistive technology
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
Point Eight, Finnmade Ltd., Remploy Library Solutions, Strange Cargo
Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
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Seats/study places
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Stock
56,000