Navsari Central Library

Location: Navsari, Gujarat, India

Project Year: 2021

Site Area: 11,000 sq.m.

Accomplished as: Academics Sem-09 (Individual)

Navsari, an upcoming twin city of Surat, is situated 27 km away from Surat. Navsari is now a home to various new projects that will elevate the city to a recognised level. Due to lack of public use buildings in the city and the vicinity full of educational institutions, This proposal aims to establish itself as a place for locals to interact, engage, and access resource materials for reference and learning, as well as an urban landmark that enhances the city’s character and identity. Because of its prime location, the proposed central library could become a hub for artistic and cultural activity, drawing in visitors and locals alike.

Hidden Court

Urban plazas on both North and South nodes creates an inner public court inviting locals for various multipurpose activites and informal discussions.

Opening Up

Providing all-day natural light and enhancing Visual connectivity with the diverse context by glazed facades.

Hidden Court

An elevated 8 meter wide peripheral passage can host various multifuntional activities directly accesible to the locals.

Services Admin Spaces

Restrooms

Legends:

01. Entrance for Library

02. Information Desk

03. Reading area for Blind people

04. Reference books area

05. Reading area for Senior citizens

06. Server room

07. Electrical room

08. Staff room

09. Male Toilet

10. Female Toilet

11. Baggage counter

12. Periodicals

13. Entrance for Auditorium

This Library would gather people of all age groups and abilities and encourage literacy amongst them and passion for reading, creativity and acquisition of new skills. Centrally placed service and admin block results in open and flexible spaces which can be modified according to the future demands and requirements as well as provides free movement to the users. The West Facade of the building is made fully accessible to the public via stairs and ramps enabling ease of access as well as acting as an informal gathering space for the locals.