Images
Images

The exterior

Artwork created by local schools for the library
Description
Description
A rebuild of a library which is too small for its community. The new library incorporates seperately accessed new public toilets which were previously sited next to the library.
The new building also houses West Berkshire Council's cash office, registrar and Council Information Point. The town council are renting a room in the building as their public office.
The building incorporates a unique artwork designed and created by students from both the local schools who worked on the project jointly.
The garden area to the rear and side of the library will be landscaped by a local comunity group and accessible to all library users.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library
Size
260 m2
Floors
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Architect
Edgington Spink Hyne
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Hosting of other agencies
External features
Shared building
Internal features
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Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access to building
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
Demco Interiors
Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Number of public computer terminals: 6
Seats/study places
20
Stock
10,000