Images
Images
Interior showing the Adult's Surfing Space
Interior showing the Children's Library
Interior showing Floor Guide
Interior showing Self-service points
Interior showing custom made shelving
Interior showing 4th floor Cafe
Description
Description
A five storey highly accessible and transparent new build in front of Sainsburys in the Whitechapel Market. Has exterior glasswalls and interior rubber studded floors.
The borough's flagship library, learning & information service it's facilities include : state-of-the-art learning spaces & classrooms, creche, dedicated reference & information library, dance studio, complementary therapy room, cafe, baby changing room and wheelchair accessible toilets.
Awards
RIBA London Award 2006
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
3400 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, Cafe/refreshment areas, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Open learning provision, Provision of special materials, Public address system, Services to particular groups, Sound and image processing facilities
External features
Nature of site, Building shape, 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, Valley Joinery
Services and facilities suppliers
Furniture File, Valley Joinery
IT provision
Electronic information displays, General, Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 55
Seats/study places
134
Stock
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