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Winner 2001 Competiton - Best Large Converted/Refurbished Library

 
LEAMINGTON LIBRARY
Warwickshire County Council
Leamington Spa swimming hall, Royal Pump Rooms

Leamington Library is a conversion of the former swimming hall in the Royal Pump Room – a Grade ll Listed building, standing on a predominant site on the banks of the River Leam.

  • THIS ONCE DERELICT SPACE NOW PROVIDES 1300m2 OF LIBRARY AREA
  • COMBINES LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERY & ASSEMBLY ROOMS
  • BREATHTAKING REFURBISHMENT RETAINING THE ORIGINAL DE NORMANVILLE TRUSSED ROOF
  • SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMMODATES NEW TECHNOLOGY IN AN HISTORIC BUILDING
  • FRESH WATER DRINKING FOUNTAIN, WHICH ALLOWS PEOPLE TO TASTE THE FAMOUS SPA WATER

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