Description

Description

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Awards

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The Building

The Building

Type of library

Central/Main library/LRC

Size

6200 m2

Floors

3

Architect

Scott Tallon Walker

Building contractor

Walls Construction

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, Meeting rooms, Open learning provision, Provision of special materials, Public address system, Services to particular groups, Specialist subject collections, Teaching rooms

External features

Shared site

Internal features

Design features

Energy efficiency

Control mechanisms, Energy conservation, General, Heating, Lighting, Materials used, Structural factors, Ventilation, Water use

Accessibility provision

Access between floors, Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Critical distances, Emergency features, Equipment controls: location, Furniture height, Parking

Interior designer

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Furniture suppliers

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Services and facilities suppliers

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IT provision

Electronic information displays, General, Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, Self service circulation, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 250

Seats/study places

1700

Stock

500,000