276A Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson City
In 2010 the lost soul that was the Richmond library was hauled into the 21st Century and placed before the public, renewed and refreshed by Arthouse Architects and then became the unexpected recipient of two architecture awards.
Addressing the issues of street and carpark access and cramped conditions in the old farm supplies warehouse turned library, Arthouse came up with a bold new plan which doubled the floorspace and created a new identity with welcoming internal zones.
Arthouse says of the project:
New innovations include the “Imaginarium” - a sound controlled room for making, mixing and recording anything vocal, instrumental or graphic, the sound pods to plug in your iPod and tune out, a dedicated TV with news channels in the newspaper reading area and a café with access to an outdoor courtyard where you can sit, read and sup coffee.
Taking a leaf from retail philosophy, quiet study, performance, meetings, emailing, cafe culture or children’s play can all cohabit the same space creating a vibrant community facility that extends the range of the traditional library.
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