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Level of Award:
AwardRegion:
Greater LondonLocal Authority Area:
City of LondonOwner:
City of London
Entrant:
Make ArchitectsArchitect:
Make ArchitectsDeveloper:
City of LondonLandscape Designer:
Townshend Landscape ArchitectsServices Engineer:
ArupStructural Engineer:
ArupContractor:
SkanskaQuantity Surveyor:
Davis LangdonPrimary Use Class:
D1f Public Library/archive/visitor centreThis imaginative scheme brings new life to a high profile site. It illustrates how contemporary design can be successfully introduced to a heritage context. The building accommodates the state of the art technology that allows visitors to enjoy the information service. The scheme was carefully sited to ensure that it doesn’t impede any views of St Paul’s Cathedral. Simple in concept and execution, it is visible and welcoming, and provides a light and airy space. The folded metallic envelope is distinctive and functional, and the triangular shape allows the public to use the widest section whilst staff facilities are housed in the tip. The full height glazed frontage provides natural light, but is orientated to avoid solar gain. This is a well resolved and satisfying building executed with panache.
