Chaucer Buchanan District Centre Library (2007)
Schmidt Hammer Lassen - SHL
Facts:
Architect
schmidt hammer lassen architects
Client
English Partnerships
Area
9,000 m²
Construction sum
€ 2.9 million excl. VAT
Competition
2007, 1st prize in restricted international competition
Status
Construction period 2010 - 2011
Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor
Sheffield City Council, Design & Project Management
Engineer
Scott Wilson and Sheffield City Council, Design & Project Management
Landscape Architect
Sheffield City Council, Design & Project Management
Description:
The Chaucer Buchanan District Library Learning Centre is located in the northern part of Sheffield. The purpose built library and learning centre will provide exceptional facilities for teaching and learning and will be an important catalyst for the regeneration of the neighbourhood.
The new building will house a public library and the offices of the Southey Owlerton area regeneration partnership. A new public square is located in front of the building and will form the centre and gathering point for the neighbourhood.
Adhering to a Scandinavian architectural tradition, careful consideration has been given to the use of natural daylight, choice of materials and interaction between the internal spaces. The building opens up towards the new public square with a large glazed facade creating a connection between the inside and outside and inviting people into the library learning centre. With its energy efficient design, the new library will set a high standard of environmental sustainability with attention paid to reduce life cycle and maintenance costs.
The Library Learning Centre is part of the overall development of the new Chaucer Buchanan District Centre in North Sheffield. The project was assigned to schmidt hammer lassen architects through a framework agreement with English Partnerships.
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