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Winners 2003 Competition

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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.”

Macroom Library:external view

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

Macroom Library:view of enquiry desk

Macroom Library:view of shelving
 
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