Clapham Library in London, United Kingdom
Located in London, United Kingdom, Clapham Library was designed by Studio Egret West. The design resolves the mix of community uses with the provision of a high density development; it resolves a mix of adjacent building scales with the opportunity for a high density development. It is scheme that resolves many issues that confront contemporary mixed use schemes in London, finding a solution in a design of the highest quality. The design meets an ‘Excellent’ rating (18.5 out of 20) in the Building For Life assessment. The scheme provides apartments with a CFSH Level 4 along with a library and health centre with BREEAM ratings of Very Good.
The library forms a major new community use on the high street, it is based around a simple spiral form, providing a seamless curve of learning. The spiral is used to link a variety of uses in the building with the books themselves providing a continuous linear coil around which other spaces are configured.
Clapham Library Design by Studio Egret West
Clapham Library Design Exterior 1
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Clapham Library Design Interior 1
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