BA Year 2 Semester 2: The Library of the Future

The Library Of The Future

The Library Of The Future

Abutting the boundary of Everton park, what is currently the Rupert lane recreational ground used for viewing the landscape of Liverpool is proposed to become a children’s library.

Working within the terrain, the design will offer a distinct divide between the primary spaces; entrance and communal reading area. Which will have public access where both parents and kids can share stories in an open and safe space. The primary spaces will be divided by levels to ensure privacy from the secondary spaces, which will occupy the storytelling zones, sleeping area and the play area.

1 GREEN ROOF: MEADOW PLANTING 180 MM VEGETATION LAYER POLYESTER FILTER MEMBRANE APPROX. 20 MM FINE GRAVEL 250 MM REINF. CONCRETE FLOOR 35 MM THERMAL INSULATION 10MM CONCRETE CEILING FINISH 200MM X 200MM DRAINING SYSTEM 2 SKYLIGHT: DOUBLE GLAZING: 2 8 MM LAM. SAFETY GLASS + 20 MM CAVITY + 2 8 MM LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS WITH SOLAR COATING; U VALUE = 2.0 W/M2K 3 2 12.5 RAMMED EARTH FINISH 200 MM REINFORCED CONCRETE INSTALLATIONS SHAFT 100MM THERMAL INSULATION 10M TANKING 4 DRAINAGE LAYER: PP MAT ON 12 MM POLYTHENE STUDDED MEMBRANE 5 50 MM CONCRETE TOPPING