Library
Newbury

Architecture | Landscaping | Planning

We were given a stringent space and cost criteria and also had to take into account the new Library’s proximity to a Grade I ancient monument, the Kennet & Avon Canal and a busy inner ring road. The result is a long low form, typical of canal-side architecture in England, with a central light well that creates a link between the floors. The spacious, public areas on the ground floor have full height glazing and look out through a colonnade of timber yacht mast columns onto the Old Wharf and canal.