Library Buildings around the World

und das Lifestyle Café „Nykke“ sind über einen eigenen Eingang erreichbar. Der Teil des Gebäudes mit den
Seminarräumen ist erhöht. Folgende Departments werden hier beheimatet sein: Finance, Accounting und Statistics,
Volkswirtschaft und Sozioökonomie.
CRGP Ltd., Glasgow – UK
http://www.crgp.co.uk
Libraries:
Gorbals Library, Gorbals – Glasgow – UK 2004
There was an age when the trams and books were inextricably entwined such as when the Glasgow Corporation (Tramways,
Libraries) Act, 1899 gave the city powers to provide a public library service supported from the rates. Initial plans were to build
eight libraries at a cost of £100,000 but following a gift of that amount from Andrew Carnegie a further seven were immediately
planned. Carnegie had left the Broomielaw in Glasgow with his family 52 years earlier and in that time he had amassed enormous
wealth. Gorbals Library was the first public lending library to be opened in Glasgow on November 11, 1901. However, it soon
outgrew its accommodation and it was replaced by a new library in Norfolk Street in 1933. Last June saw yet another chapter
materialise in this area with the opening of a library and learning centre by First Minister Jack McConnell. For CRGP it marked the
end of an interesting project in which they worked alongside Curious Oranj who had been commissioned to create a design for the
21st century. Tom Crombie, a director of CRGP and architect in charge of the project, faced an unconventional design strategy.
"The interior was not what you would imagine a library to be. It is modern, hi-tech and is more about computers than books. Its
purpose is all about being a learning centre than a library and it educates people in the use of IT," he said. The library certainly aims
to help people access the internet and become computer literate so that they may become more employable as well as being able to
participate in the pleasures of surfing the net. Essential to the plans for the building and its adaptability for future use was the need
to create a flexible interior that could be changed to suit whatever configuration might be required. This flexibility had to be built in
to how the facility was serviced particularly in terms of lighting and the IT infrastructure. CRGP showed its expertise in
management by being in attendance as practical people with a client who was trying to push the boundaries forward in terms of
libraries and an interior designer who was trying to push the boundaries forward in terms of how the space was going to be
distributed and how it was going to be used. "It was necessary to keep people's feet on the ground in some respects. And to try to
keep the job within budget and ensure that what was proposed was practical and achievable and more important, useable," said
Tom. The job has now been completed and the library and learning centre is functional. In its first month of opening, the centre
attracted 30,000 visitors and loaned 13,000 books. At the opening ceremony, the First Minister said: "Learning is not just about
sitting in a classroom or lecture theatre. It is about seeking out opportunities to better yourself, to learn new skills and to reach your
true potential. This is something that everyone deserves the opportunity to do - and bringing learning into the heart of communities
breaks down many of the barriers that prevent people from doing so." The new centre is supported by the Scottish Executive,
Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council, Gorbals Social Inclusion Partnership, Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, Gorbals
Initiative and Gorbals Community Forum. (CRGP)
Edward Cullinan Architects, London – UK
http://www.edwardcullinanarchitects.com
Awards:
RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2008
Prince Phillip Designers Prize, Special Commendation 2005
Libraries:
Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge – UK 2010
The new Library and IT Centre that extends the east wing of the 1959 Denys Lasdun College masterplan. When complete it will
provide a variety of study spaces, all with flexibility for IT network connections via an accessible raised floor. Reader spaces are
located around the perimeter of the main library, maximising the use of daylight and views over the college gardens. The concertina
of the west facing timber elevation affords workstations with natural side-light for short-term computer use. (Cullinan)
New Herbarium and Library Wing, Royal Botanic Gardens, London-Kew – UK 2007 – 2009
Awards:
AIS Constructors Award. Silver Award
The building achieves a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating
Founded in 1853, the Herbarium is the world's leading centre for the study of plant diversity. The new Herbarium building provides
long awaited additional archive space for Kew's priceless collection of dried plant specimens, botanic books and illustrations.
The concept for the building is generated by juxtaposing the vault-like, climate-controlled archive (that keeps the specimens at a
constant 15°) with airy, day-lit research spaces. These glass and timber research areas undulate around the 3 storey, brick-clad
archive enabling scientists to work in close proximity to the collection. The new wing is linked to the existing herbarium by a timber
and glass drum. This houses a circular reading room and ground floor reception that opens onto a newly created south facing
courtyard. (Cullinan)
Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge – UK 1996 – 2003
Awards:
AIS Constructor Award. Silver Award 2009
David Urwin Award 2003
Royal Fine Art Commission. University Building of the Year Award 2003
British Construction Industy. Major Projects Award 2003
Royal Institute of British Architects Award 2003
This complex brings together the Pure and Applied Maths departments into seven 40-office pavilions grouped around a grass roofed
central core building containing lecture theatres and a dining hall, and an external contemporary Cambridge courtyard. A circular
library and a gatehouse complete the masterplan. The low energy buildings have exposed thermal mass, natural ventilation, night
cooling, solar shading and a Building Management System to regulate the internal environment. The post-occupancy Probe Report
commissioned by the University confirms the achievements of this sustainable design, assisting staff and student recruitment, and
initiating new research groups and funding. (Cullinan)
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