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Images
Images
Atrium from top of main staircase, showing exhibition board and craft display case
Atrium showing staircase
External view from the Corn Exchange corner
Description
Description
Worcestershire's "flagship" library. Building site was constrained by a boundary wall, which the architect overcame with an imaginative atrium design. Brick-clad exterior to echo a design feature of the old building and to match surrounding buildings. The atrium is a key design feature from the point of view of lighting, ambience and accessibility, with public artwork, display cabinets and exhibition boards. Accessibility features include tactile signs. A Council shop provides the public with direct access to all District and County Council services. Building designed to by energy efficient and environmentally friendly with full insulation and natural ventilation.
Awards
Winner - Public Library Building Award 1999 for the best new public library in the United Kingdom and Ireland, in the large new library category.
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Medium sized town library
Size
2225 m2
Floors
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Architect
Internal
Building contractor
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The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Exhibition/display areas, Hosting of other agencies, Meeting rooms
External features
Art works, Nature of site
Internal features
Health and safety provision
Energy efficiency
General
Accessibility provision
Access within building, Assistive technology, Emergency features, Furniture height, Parking, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
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Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
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Seats/study places
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Stock
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