Chaucer Buchanan District Centre Library (2007)
Facts:
Client
English Partnerships
Area
9,000 m²
Construction sum
€ 2.9 million excl. VAT
Competition
2007, first prize in restricted international competition
Status
Construction period 2008-2010
Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor
Sheffield City Council, Design & Project Management
Engineer
Scott Wilson and Sheffield City Council, Design & Project Management
Landscape Architects
schmidt hammer lassen architects
Description:
The Chaucer Buchanan District Library Learning Centre is located in the northern part of the beautiful undulating Sheffield city. The purpose built library will provide exceptional facilities for teaching and learning, and the library will be an important catalyst for the regeneration of the neighbourhood.
The building is an urban hybrid consisting of a library, a retail area, a public square and multiple types of housing. The project weaves itself into the pattern of the city, but at the same time it introduces a new scale which forms the centre and gathering point of the neighbourhood. A tower marks the public square and adds a powerful landmark.
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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