Runner up 2001 Competition - Best Small Converted/Refurbished Library
MACROOM LIBRARY
Cork County Library Authority
“A bold successful statement – it challenges the traditional boundaries of library redevelopment.”
A Former cinema, built in the 1950s with a town centre location. The building is used as a cultural centre for the town and includes theatre and cinema facilities
- REFURBISHMENT OF 1950s CINEMA
- CULTURAL CENTRE FOR THE TOWN, RETAINING THEATRE AND CINEMA USE
- FLEXIBLE LAYOUT. ALL ISLAND SHELVING IS ON CASTORS TO FACILITATE ALTERATIONS OF LAYOUT FOR EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS
- THE BUILDING MAKES A BOLD STATEMENT, YET COMPLEMENTS LOCAL ARCHITECTURE
- EACH FUNCTIONAL AREA IS DEFINED BY THE FURNITURE LAYOUT