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Cathays Library
Originally added: 16th July 2010, 1:42pm
Last revised: 22nd July 2010, 9:14am
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Sector:
Public
Authority and
authority type:
authority type:
Cardiff, Council
Address:
Fairoak Road
Cathays
Cardiff
Postal code:
CF24 4PW
Library email:
cathayslibrary@cardiff.gov.uk
Country:
Wales
Category of library:
District/area library
Population served:
Nature of project:
Refurbishment
Size of library
(square metres):
(square metres):
412
Number of floors:
1
Year of completion:
2010
Architect and
architect category:
architect category:
Cardiff Council: Project, Design & Development (Local authority department)
Project consultant:
Cardiff Council: Project, Design & Development
Building contractor:
ISG Pearce, Ltd
Interior designer:
Cardiff Council: Libraries Management
Furniture supplier(s):
designconcept
Service and facility supplier(s):
Intellident
Currency:
Pounds sterling
Overall cost:
1,254,000
Construction cost:
935,000
Fitout cost:
124,000
Funding sources:
CyMAL, Cardiff Council
External features:
Building shape, Landscaping, Materials, Nature of site
Internal features:
Design features, Staff accommodation/facilities, Structural
Energy efficiency:
Lighting
IT provision:
Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, Self service circulation, WiFi
Accessibility provision:
Access to building, Access within building, Signage / guiding, Furniture height, Assistive technology
Services:
Group study spaces, Meeting rooms, Equipment provision, Sound and image processing facilities, Baby changing facilities
Subject specialisation:
Detailed description:
This historic Grade 2 Listed building has been transformed into a cool, creative, contemporary space.
The renewed building has an improved layout highlighting the dramatic architectural features, modern furniture, vibrant colours and offers an enhanced range of services, making it an inspiring and stimulating environment in which to work, read, or just sit and relax.
The modern shelving is stocked with new books - a generous selection of fiction, non-fiction and talking books and DVDs. There is also a designated children's area, upgraded ICT facilities including WiFi connectivity and 15 public access PCs which are free to use.
The refurbishment includes the re-introduction of the west wing, re-instatement of wood block flooring, decoration which enhances the existing architectural features, and a community room which can be used by local groups for meetings and activities.
The renewed building has an improved layout highlighting the dramatic architectural features, modern furniture, vibrant colours and offers an enhanced range of services, making it an inspiring and stimulating environment in which to work, read, or just sit and relax.
The modern shelving is stocked with new books - a generous selection of fiction, non-fiction and talking books and DVDs. There is also a designated children's area, upgraded ICT facilities including WiFi connectivity and 15 public access PCs which are free to use.
The refurbishment includes the re-introduction of the west wing, re-instatement of wood block flooring, decoration which enhances the existing architectural features, and a community room which can be used by local groups for meetings and activities.
Number of seats /
study places:
study places:
Number of public computer
terminals:
terminals:
15
Size of stock:
15,000
Number of titles in
specific formats:
specific formats:
Awards won:
Impact studies/POEs etc:
Link to virtual tour:
Further information:
Images of Cathays Library
Cathays Library Grade II Listed Exterior
Shelving and Parquet Flooring
Contemporary Interior
Children's 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.