This library was designed by architects Alsop and Störmer and built between 1998 and 2000 but the particularity of this library is both unique and radical. It is in the shape of an inverted capital letter 'L'.
The upper part of this 'L' shaped building is supported by thin steel pillars that are set at apparently random angles. This serves to give the viewer the impression that the building is 'walking', creating a real sense of movement. Various 'pods' style structures are home to public meeting rooms, children's areas and the library's Afro-Caribbean section. The windows are arranged in a what, at first sight, appears to be a haphazard manner. The windows situated on the upper floors reward the visitor with some wonderful views of London.
The Library opened to the public on March 8th, 2000. Due to the publicity raised by the library design winning the Stirling Prize it attracted some 500,000 visitors in its first year. The judges stated that they were impressed with the building's unique approach. The designers had taken the plan footprint of a conventional library design and then elevated it to create a public space beneath the building. This library design also moves the quiet reading space away from any street level noise.
Same as the University of Tripoli the Peckham design has given great thought to energy conservation. Natural light floods into the building through the glass wall. This reduces the need for artificial lighting. The library design radiates a sense of fun and its existence has had a positive and regenerative effect upon the surrounding environment.
The upper part of this 'L' shaped building is supported by thin steel pillars that are set at apparently random angles. This serves to give the viewer the impression that the building is 'walking', creating a real sense of movement. Various 'pods' style structures are home to public meeting rooms, children's areas and the library's Afro-Caribbean section. The windows are arranged in a what, at first sight, appears to be a haphazard manner. The windows situated on the upper floors reward the visitor with some wonderful views of London.
The Library opened to the public on March 8th, 2000. Due to the publicity raised by the library design winning the Stirling Prize it attracted some 500,000 visitors in its first year. The judges stated that they were impressed with the building's unique approach. The designers had taken the plan footprint of a conventional library design and then elevated it to create a public space beneath the building. This library design also moves the quiet reading space away from any street level noise.
Same as the University of Tripoli the Peckham design has given great thought to energy conservation. Natural light floods into the building through the glass wall. This reduces the need for artificial lighting. The library design radiates a sense of fun and its existence has had a positive and regenerative effect upon the surrounding environment.
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