Plans released for the new Dublin City Library

The Irish Times has published images of the projected interior and exterior of the development and its architectural context. 

The three year build programme involves the restoration of a Georgian terrace, with the new 21st century library behind it.

The library's modern facilities will include a music centre, design space, innovation hub and business library, 200-seat conference space, education centre, café and exhibition areas.

The sweeping contemporary design has a mezzanine level with views up and down, and lots of light from both east and west. It includes both intimate spaces and grand scale, a glass lift moving through the building, a roof terrace with views over the city, and roof gardens.

The 100,000 euro budget will be 55% funded from philanthropic funding, the rest from Dublin City Council.