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Idea Store, Bow
Originally added: 19th May 2004, 10:25am
Last revised: 8th June 2009, 3:09pm
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Sector:
Public
Authority and
authority type:
authority type:
Tower Hamlets, London borough
Address:
1, Gladstone Place
Roman Road
London
Postal code:
E3 5ES
Library email:
ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Country:
England
Category of library:
Medium sized town library
Population served:
24,000
Nature of project:
Conversion
Size of library
(square metres):
(square metres):
1,125
Number of floors:
Year of completion:
2002
Project consultant:
Building contractor:
Furniture supplier(s):
Furniture File
Service and facility supplier(s):
Currency:
Pounds sterling
Overall cost:
2,000,000
Construction cost:
1,500,000
Fitout cost:
Funding sources:
UK Online, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Bow People's Trust
External features:
Shared building, Shared site
Internal features:
Design features, Staff accommodation/facilities
Energy efficiency:
IT provision:
Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, WiFi
Accessibility provision:
Parking, Access to building, Access within building, Signage / guiding, Critical distances, Assistive technology
Services:
Services to particular groups, Group study spaces, Meeting rooms, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Cafe/refreshment areas, Baby changing facilities, Public address system
Subject specialisation:
Detailed description:
Conversion plus use of Passmore Edwards Library places limitations on identity. Cafe at entrance to library. Idea brand seeks a retail image in a non-stereotypical or municipal environment. Emphasis on education. 3 Learning Labs Children's library Sight and Sound Space Videowall and plasma screens Internet access Photocopying and fax facilities Self service terminals
Number of seats /
study places:
study places:
28
Number of public computer
terminals:
terminals:
37
Size of stock:
55,000
Number of titles in
specific formats:
specific formats:
Awards won:
LGC Innovation of the Year 2003 (Highly Commended)
Civic Trust 2004 (Mention) For buildings making a social or economic contribution to the community.
Civic Trust 2004 (Mention) For buildings making a social or economic contribution to the community.
Impact studies/POEs etc:
Further information:
Images of Idea Store, Bow
Interior showing the help desk, reading area and cafe
Interior showing some of the shelving
Interior showing the cafe, sight&sound areas and help desk
Floor plan of Bow Idea Store
Bow Cafe
Bow Children's Library
Computer Lab
New Books Display
Help Desk
Copyright for these images rests with the library authority (unless otherwise stated) and is used with their permission. For permission to re-use these images please contact the library authority.