Images
Images
The Library Area
Hull History Centre Exterior
Building in porgress. The South Side
Aerial Model
Artist's impression of the interior of the arcade.
Description
Description
Hull History Centre is a joint project between Hull City Council and the University of Hull, and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It opened to the public on 25th January 2010 and provides state-of-the-art accommodation for the City Archives, Local Studies Library and University collections of archives in areas such as local history, politics, literature and human rights.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Joint use library
Size
3000 m2
Floors
2
Architect
Pringle Richards Sharratt
Building contractor
ISG Regions
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Baby changing facilities, Cafe/refreshment areas, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Hosting of other agencies, Meeting rooms, Specialist subject collections, Teaching rooms
External features
Shared building, Building shape, Materials, Landscaping
Internal features
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Energy efficiency
Control mechanisms, Materials used
Accessibility provision
Access to building, Access within building, Critical distances
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
FG Library Products, Ecospace
Services and facilities suppliers
3M, Harrow Green
IT provision
Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 20
Seats/study pPlaces
50
Stock
2,000,000