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Moss Side Powerhouse Library
Originally added: 23rd March 2010, 11:40am
Last revised: 26th March 2010, 2:30pm
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Sector:
Public
Authority and
authority type:
authority type:
Manchester City Council, City Council
Address:
Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse
140 Raby Street
Moss Side
Manchester
Postal code:
M14 4SL
Library URL:
www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries
Library email:
Country:
United Kingdom
Category of library:
Joint use library, Special library
Population served:
5,800
Nature of project:
Refurbishment
Size of library
(square metres):
(square metres):
150
Number of floors:
1
Year of completion:
2009
Architect and
architect category:
architect category:
Walker Simpson Architects (Practice)
Project consultant:
Building contractor:
Bramall Construction
Interior designer:
Demco Interiors / Walker Simpson Architects
Service and facility supplier(s):
Axiell (formally DS)
Currency:
Pounds sterling
Overall cost:
1,000,000
Construction cost:
630,000
Fitout cost:
330,000
Funding sources:
Big Lottery Community Libraries Programmes
External features:
Building shape, Shared building
Internal features:
Design features, Security
Energy efficiency:
General
IT provision:
Electronic information displays, General, Internet access, Public access terminals
Accessibility provision:
Access to building, Access within building, Furniture height, Assistive technology
Services:
Services to particular groups, Group study spaces, Provision of special materials, Hosting of other agencies, Audiovisual/Multimedia areas
Subject specialisation:
Detailed description:
The Powerhouse is a library for young people aged 8-25. The new library is complete redesign of its predecessor, relocated to a larger ground floor 'shop window' space, with improved security and access.
Moss Side's young people were involved in design workshops with the architects right from the start: the result has been an exciting, distinctive and attractive library, which its users really love to spend time in.
A dedicated, enclosed homework centre offers a safe after-school space and longer opening hours, which are further extended during school holidays, mean that membership numbers have soared.
The Powerhouse complex also features a music studio, fitness suite, sports hall, youth club, Connexions service, meeting room and Emerge 16-17 CMHT.
Moss Side's young people were involved in design workshops with the architects right from the start: the result has been an exciting, distinctive and attractive library, which its users really love to spend time in.
A dedicated, enclosed homework centre offers a safe after-school space and longer opening hours, which are further extended during school holidays, mean that membership numbers have soared.
The Powerhouse complex also features a music studio, fitness suite, sports hall, youth club, Connexions service, meeting room and Emerge 16-17 CMHT.
Number of seats /
study places:
study places:
73
Number of public computer
terminals:
terminals:
28
Size of stock:
2,000
Number of titles in
specific formats:
specific formats:
Print - 1800
Audiovisual - 200
Audiovisual - 200
Awards won:
Impact studies/POEs etc:
Link to virtual tour:
Further information:
Images of Moss Side Powerhouse Library
Attractive Display
Attractive Display
Computers
Design Workshop
Exterior
Funky furniture chosen by young people
modern interior
Library Card
Interior
Seating Area
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.