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Case Study: Gateshead Library
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Case Study
Gateshead Central Library
Year Completed
2011
Design Practice
Property and Design at Gateshead Council
Client
Gateshead Central Library
Project Address
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8 4LN
Design Team
Building contractor:
Lumsden & Carroll
Interior designer:
Opening the Book and Gateshead Council
Furniture supplier(s):
Albany Office Supplies, Opening the Book
Service and facility supplier(s):
Gateshead Council
Teaser
This project successfully combines the renovation of the existing library with a new extension to provide a holistic user environment.
Description
The Big Lottery Project has transformed the well-used but limited 1926 Gateshead Central Library into a vibrant community space. The new facilities include a flagship new children's library, fully refurbished building, new learning facilities, dedicated young people's library, new cafe and extended community meeting spaces.
Awards
Northern Network Awards 2011
Northern Network Award 2011 - Bronze
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