surry hill library

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Architects: Francis-Jones Morehen �orpLocation: Surry Hills, New South Wales, AustraliaProject Team: Richard Francis-Jones, Simon Barr, Lance White, Alison Jones, Misha De Moyer, James Perry, Josephine Turner, Peter WiseLandscape Architects: Ma�hew Todd, Mark BrandonStructural & Façade Engineering: Taylor �omson Whi�ingContract Administrator: Altus Page KirklandBuilder: WBHO Pro BuildProject Area: 2,497 sqm + 770 sqm of landscapeProject Year: 2007-2009Photographs: John Gollings & Andrew Chung

Surry Hills Library and Community Centre

�e project’s brief was developed in close consultation with the very active local community. �e key approach that emerged from these discussions was that the com-munity wanted a facility that everyone could share. Rather than only a library or a community centre or childcare centre, it became clear that it was important to have all of these facilities together in one building, in one place. In this way the building became a truly shared place where the whole community could meet and use in di�erent ways. Important, too, was for the building to represent and re�ect the community’s values.In response we developed what for Sydney is a new type of public building. It is not a singular typology, for which there are many precedents, but a hybrid public building that is many di�erent things in one: a library/resource centre, community centre and child-care centre all integrated into one modest building and accessible by all.

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U2 Childrens Play SpaceU2 Cot RoomU2 Outdoor Play Space2-5 Play Space2-5 Outdoor Play SpaceNappy Change RoomCommunal Childrens BathroomHeat and Serve KitchenChildcare AdministrationSta� RoomLiftEnvironmental AtriumStore Room

Lobby Teaching KitchenFunction RoomStore RoomBalcony Surry Hills Neighborhood CenteMeeting Room Language LaboratoryVoidEnvironmental AtriumAdministration

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Restroom

Shared Entry LobbyLibraryLibrary AdministrationReading Room and CafeChildrens SpaceVoidEnvironmental AtriumLift

Library CollectionHistory Study RoomPublic Internet Access Library AdministrationMeeting RoomReading RoomWater Recycling PlantGeothermal Bore PlantThermal LabyrinthLift

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GRID / STRUCTURE

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GRID / STRUCTURE

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PUBLIC vs PRIVATE

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PUBLIC vs PRIVATE

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GEOMETRY

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GEOMETRY

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ORGANIZATION

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ORGANIZATION

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CIRCULATION

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CIRCULATION

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SUNLIGHTS

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SUNLIGHTS

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water storage tank

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