Architect: Oaten Stanistreet Architects, Geoffrey Stanistreet
builder: Romando Nascarella
This Library is an example of great construction technology with its combination of glass, concrete and steel it achieves a building that will be able to serve Mill Park residence for generations to come. The simple angled 'tulip' columns at the front of the building support the large 2,800 square meter roof, which slopes towards the rear of the building. the higher roof at the front of the building creates a grand entrance which welcomes the general public. "The layout and design not only provides flexibility for now and the future but also maintains the clean sculptured form of the building," Mr Stanistreet said.(1)
As seen in this photograph the curved walls are almost parallel with the angle of the tulip columns. Large glass tinted windows cover most of the front facade, to which maximum west sunlight that is able to petrude the building. External concrete tiles make up the external floor and also house uplights for a night time affect.
"A series of 'Tulip' columns that support the large roof also contain air conditioning vents and downlights." (2) The sandstone pavement surround the column base. stainless steel uplights are scattered across the front entrance floor
footnotes
(1) / (2)http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/go/case-study/civic-design-creates-landmark-building
"Civic Design Creates Landmark Building"
18 July 2002
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