Images
Images
Study Area
Help Desk
Exterior
Escalator
Adult Lending Library
Description
Description
New build installed on top and in front of an existing podium, running along a parade of shops within Chrisp Street Market.
Offers the Idea mix of accessbile learning and library services including: learning labs, surfing space, plasma screens, internet access, self-service terminals, baby changing room, wheelchair accessible toilets and photocopying and fax facilities.
Awards
RIBA London Award 2005
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library
Size
1033 m2
Floors
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Architect
Adjaye Associates
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Audiovisual/Multimedia areas, Baby changing facilities, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Open learning provision, Public address system, Services to particular groups, Services to particular groups, Specialist subject collections
External features
Art works, Shared building, Materials
Internal features
Design features, Health and safety provision, Security, Structural
Energy efficiency
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Accessibility provision
Access between floors, Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Critical distances, Emergency features, Equipment controls: location, Furniture height, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
Adjaye Associates
Furniture suppliers
Furniture File, JDS, Valley Joinery
Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Electronic information displays, General, Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 46
Seats/study places
20
Stock
53,138