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is important to keep it up to date and inviting to the community and surrounds. The design will include contemporary styles, colour and strategic lighting to complement the heritage site. By utilising the original hall space, it will allow a focus on adding more spaces to sit, relax, study and more. The client for this poject is Cr Harriet Price - member of the Paddington Ward of the Woollahra Council. Harriet Price desires the library to be part of and support sustainable as well as local initiatives. Price and the Council, need there to be a focus of community and bringing the library to the high end level of the surrounding business dining and retail.
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The brief is to bring new life and new design into the library of Paddington, through celebrating its historical roots while embracing modern and contemporary design. The library is a central and important part of the community, which it is why it
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CONCEPT and well known areas in Paddington. For example “The Intersection” which is known for its cafes and high-end retail. As well as the historic reservoir located right next to the library. The architecture and greenery is represented through multiple areas and features of the design of the library. This is important as the library is being design to essentially be an extension of the reservoir and cafes, in order to bring more people and make the space more inviting.
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The concept of this design is inspired by the surrounding
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ART & THE COMMUNITY
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ESTHER GILES NAMPITJINPA UNTITLED, 2013
CHARMAINE PWERLE AWEYLE ANTWENGERRP, 2019
GEORGE ‘HAIRBRUSH’ TJUNGURRAYI MAMULTJULKUNGA, 2012
The library has been designed to allow for changing artist installations and murals. In this example, these artworks have been sourced from a local gallery in Paddington to support local business, and celebrate contemporary Indigenous artists. The colours and textures of these pieces complement the Australiana colour palette which is conveyed through the furniture upholstery.
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CAFE
READING NOOK
SPIRAL STAIRS
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CASUAL SEATING
READING NOOK
AMPHITHEATER SPIRAL SEATING STAIRS
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CHILDREN’S AREA
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READING NOOK
CASUAL CAFE SEATING
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GROUP TABLES
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COMPUTER PODS
CASUAL SEATING
CASUAL SEATING
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1. Main timber flooring BIANCA FUREY, INTERIOR DESIGN
2. Travertine tiling - reception desk & cafe 3. Brass - fixtures 4. Carpet - sitting areas 5. Upholstery - bench seating 6. Upholstery - modular lounge
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8. Brass - lighting 9. Glass railing 10. Laminate - tables 11. Acoustic paneling
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STAIR CASE & LOUNGE SEATING HALL OF BOOKS VIGNETTE
Example of possible art installation on stairs. Art work and Murals can be changed for different occations and/or times of year.
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ESTHER GILES NAMPITJINPA UNTITLED, 2013
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SIDE ENTRANCE VIEW MURAL WALL
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GEORGE ‘HAIRBRUSH’ TJUNGURRAYI PINTUPI, B. 1943
MEZZANINE
SMALL AND LARGE GROUP TABLE SEATING
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AMPHITHEATER SEATING QUIET BOOTH SEATING
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CAFE
INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING
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