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Dartmouth Library (Refurbishment)
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Last revised: 29th April 2010, 12:35pm
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Sector:
Public
Authority and
authority type:
authority type:
Devon County Council, County council (England)
Address:
The Flavel
Flavel Place
Dartmouth
Devon
Postal code:
TQ6 9ND
Library email:
devlibs@devon.gov.uk
Country:
England
Category of library:
Small community library, Multi-purpose building
Population served:
12,000
Nature of project:
Refurbishment
Size of library
(square metres):
(square metres):
300
Number of floors:
Year of completion:
2010
Architect and
architect category:
architect category:
Project consultant:
Internal
Building contractor:
JNE Construction
Interior designer:
Ryder Architecture Ltd.
Service and facility supplier(s):
Insight media (iCAM), Intellident, Toshiba
Currency:
Pounds sterling
Overall cost:
100,000
Construction cost:
19,500
Fitout cost:
63,750
Funding sources:
Devon County Council
External features:
Materials, Nature of site, Shared building, Shared site
Internal features:
Design features
Energy efficiency:
IT provision:
Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, WiFi
Accessibility provision:
Access to building, Access within building, Access between floors, Signage / guiding, Critical distances, Furniture height, Emergency features, Assistive technology
Services:
Group study spaces, Meeting rooms, Equipment provision, Open learning provision, Exhibition/display areas, Sound and image processing facilities, Hosting of other agencies, Audiovisual/Multimedia areas, Cafe/refreshment areas
Subject specialisation:
Local History
Detailed description:
Dartmouth Library is housed in The Flavel, a shared community building in prominent town centre location, which was sympathetically designed in 2005 to fit conservation area.
A multi-purpose venue, The Flavel also houses the library's learning suite, a cafe, cinema/theatre/performance space and meeting rooms for community use.
Dartmouth Library was relaunched in March 2010 with a new layout and interior design. It features a bright but warm colour scheme based on Devon Libraries' brand. Consultation with local disability campaigning and empowerment charity Living Options has resulted in clearer signage and space which is disabled-friendly.
With new books, movable shelves to allow for events, a dedicated area for young people including IT and study space, new modern furniture, improved study space,
wi-fi, simple self-service facilities, and a friendly, helpful team of staff, Dartmouth Library is the first of Devon's libraries designed for the 21st century.
A multi-purpose venue, The Flavel also houses the library's learning suite, a cafe, cinema/theatre/performance space and meeting rooms for community use.
Dartmouth Library was relaunched in March 2010 with a new layout and interior design. It features a bright but warm colour scheme based on Devon Libraries' brand. Consultation with local disability campaigning and empowerment charity Living Options has resulted in clearer signage and space which is disabled-friendly.
With new books, movable shelves to allow for events, a dedicated area for young people including IT and study space, new modern furniture, improved study space,
wi-fi, simple self-service facilities, and a friendly, helpful team of staff, Dartmouth Library is the first of Devon's libraries designed for the 21st century.
Number of seats /
study places:
study places:
49
Number of public computer
terminals:
terminals:
15
Size of stock:
Number of titles in
specific formats:
specific formats:
Awards won:
Longlisted for 2005 Public Library Building Awards
Impact studies/POEs etc:
Link to virtual tour:
Further information:
Original Build Record can be seen here:
http://www.designinglibraries....7fcaafb
http://www.designinglibraries....7fcaafb
Images of Dartmouth Library (Refurbishment)
Exterior
Children's Library
Floor plan showing the new layou
Artist's impression of self-service and the enquiry point
Artist's impression of a view through the library
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.