Library Buildings around the World

side . So Initial sequencing ancient facades is rendered . The term of the project comes down to this simple page glass, bent
at its ends to accommodate the access and through which the exchanges occur inside - outside. A recount in aesthetics , not to
disguise as cultural space that was already there. The project cleared its way to the old cannery. It is public and passers by
direct contact. It puts the user in contact with the sky and light . " Winner of numerous architectural awards in Britain , the
firm has already made Cras David : The Library of Dinan, the Mediatheque Locminé , the cultural complex of Josselin ,
Library , Game Library - Media St. Luce sur Loire. (Brisac)
Broadway Malyan, London – UK
We have over 450 staff working in 13 offices throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We also have support offices in
Buenos Aires and Belfast, and associated offices across Europe.
http://www.broadwaymalyan.com
Libraries:
Bournville College, Longbridge (Birmingham) – UK 2011
Architect Broadway Malyan has applied for planning approval for its detail design for a £84m new campus for Bournville College on
the site of the former MG Rover works at Longbridge, Warwickshire. The scheme, which is part of developer St Mowden's £750m
plans for the former car works site, will unite the college's three campuses in one site, serving 15,000 further and higher education
students and adult learners. Leading the project from Broadway Malyan's Birmingham office, Salim Hussain said: “The new
Bournville College marks one of the first phases of the biggest regeneration scheme in the region, so it is incredibly rewarding to
have the opportunity to implement the concept design through the build stage.” The six-storey building will be located on
Longbridge North and is intended to create a new town centre at the heart of the regenerated 190ha site. The new Bournville College
will be housed in one building, comprising multiple distinct blocks interlinked around the central spine structure with a doubleheight
atrium. A glazed tower will overlook the nearby River Rea, running overground for the first time since early last century.
The college will provide public access to a sports hall, restaurant and hair and beauty salons on site. It has been designed to achieve a
BREEAM 'Excellent' rating and sustainability features include rainwater harvesting, earth tubes and an exposed concrete frame for
improved thermal mass. St Modwen’s £750m Longbridge scheme is one of the largest regeneration projects in the West Midlands.
The plan includes the creation of 10,000 new jobs and 1,980 new homes alongside public realm and access to transport links.
Norman Cave, principal of Bournville College, believes the design of the building to be integral to the long-term success of the
facility. He said: “The brief was to create a landmark building that represented the vision for Longbridge as well as providing an
educational facility that could meet the needs of businesses, local community, adults and young learners.
“Fundamental to this was the creation of an effective working partnership where design ideas could meet the aspirations of the
college. We believe that our partnership has done just that and we look forward to providing a 21st-century educational facility to an
area of the city which has been severely affected by the demise of MG Rover.” The MG Rover car works closed in 2005 with the loss
over 6,000 jobs, although a Chinese firm, the Nanjing Automobile Corporation, maintains a small workforce on site to build MG
sports cars. ( http://www.building.co.uk ) 23.400 m²
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Aquinas College (Learning Centre), Stockport – UK 2010
Leading cladding supplier James & Taylor has used an award-winning concept to land the contract for a stunning aluminium façade
at a Sixth Form College in Greater Manchester. The subtle, shimmering face on the £40m project at Aquinas College in Stockport is
being created using four different anodized finishes that coat both mirror polished and highly etched Senses aluminium tiles.
Architects Broadway Malyan worked with James & Taylor to develop a pattern to ensure the different finishes are distributed
cohesively across the façade. James & Taylor are supplying 1,758m2 of tiles. A similar façade on Manchester University’s Michael
Smith building won top honours for James & Taylor in the Power of Aluminium Awards 2008. The College was so impressed by the
university design that it commissioned a similar one for its new building. Dr Ambrose Smith, Principal of the college said: ”We have
put students at the heart of our new building. Their energy and vitality are its inspiration. We think that it will be an inspirational
building for its users and will enhance the neighbourhood too.” Andrew Barstow, Northern Regional Manager of James & Taylor
said: “It is very exciting to work with architects of the international reputation of Broadway Malyan on a project of this calibre. We
are confident that the Senses Aluminium design will provide a fantastic finish for the building.” Harry Hoodless of Broadway
Malyan said: “We wanted a high-tech, façade that would appear animated as visitors and passers by view the long north elevation on
their approach to the college. We chose a neutral colour with varying reflective qualities to respond to the surrounding context in
this way. The façade will contrast but not compete with the existing street scene and the Senses tile provided us with the perfect
product to achieve our goal.” The 3-storey building will provide first-class, spacious facilities for students and staff, with
sustainability a key element of the design. It has rainwater recycling, natural lighting, and a ventilation system that exchanges heat at
high levels of the building, reducing the need for conventional space heating. It will have a wide main street with natural light
flooding down through voids from the roof light above. Included are bright and airy classrooms and laboratories with improved IT
provision, a new theatre, chapel, and canteen as well as new staff offices and study areas. Mr Hoodless added: “The Senses tiles
create a visually stunning building that will help raise the college’s profile in the surrounding area. This building is an important
vehicle for educational and social inclusion and will increase self-esteem and confidence among staff and students alike.”
( http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk )
Stourbridge College, Stourbridge– UK 2010
New Stourbridge College campus and Brierley Hill Library
10.000 m²
Stourbridge College’s plans for a £35M new campus in Brierley Hill have been approved unanimously by Dudley Council – with
town planners hailing the project as ‘brilliant’ and ‘exciting’. The new campus will be built in the heart of the Brierley Hill
regeneration area and the state of the art education centre will offer a whole range of learning facilities for 16s and over including a
theatre and the new public library funded by Dudley Council. The new facility will provide education and training for over 2,000
students studying creative arts and A Levels in the borough. Lynette Cutting, Principal at Stourbridge College, said: It’s great news
that we have received planning permission from Dudley Council for our new campus in Brierley Hill. The plans for the new
education centre are ambitious but it’s truly exciting to be able to offer local people a creative and inspirational learning
environment which will be enhanced with improved cultural, community and social facilities through our partnership with Dudley
Council.” Councillor Michael Evans, Cabinet Member responsible for libraries at Dudley Council, said: “The move for Brierley Hill
Library signals exciting times for borrowers in the area. It will offer state of the art facilities and will be open to all members of the
public as usual. The new library forms part of the Council’s library modernisation programme which aims to raise the standard of
library services for everyone.” (http://www.stourbridge.ac.uk )
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