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Judith Keene University of Worcester United Kingdom

Judith Keene University of Worcester United Kingdom. A ground breaking development set within a unique, landmark building in the centre of Worcester The Centre will be the first of its kind in Europe and provide a rich resource for the whole

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Judith Keene University of Worcester United Kingdom

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  1. Judith Keene University of Worcester United Kingdom

  2. A ground breaking development set within a unique, landmark building in the centre of Worcester • The Centre will be the first of its kind in Europe and provide a rich resource for the whole community of Worcestershire and beyond

  3. What will be provided? • A fully integrated public and university library • Worcestershire Record Office and archives • Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service • Worcestershire Hub Customer Service Centre

  4. The partners involved are • Worcestershire County Council • University of Worcester Supported by • Worcester City Council • Advantage West Midlands

  5. Consultation Before, during and after the design process • General public • University staff and students • Children and young people • Local businesses • Local societies • Special interest groups

  6. What they told us • A welcoming place • Somewhere safe to be outside • Modern but sympathetic to the surroundings • Help available • A wide range of spaces from silent to lively, learning to retail • Coordinating public transport with opening times

  7. The process • Detailed design statement • PFI and competitive dialogue • Service development workstreams and governance frameworks • Archaeology works • Construction starts Feb 2010 • Opening July 2012

  8. Funding • Private Finance Initiative • £40.89m PFI credits (Department for Culture, Media and Sports) • £10m Higher education Funding Council – England • £7.1m Advantage West Midlands

  9. Ten key underpinning principles • Inspiration • Connection • Aspiration • Learning • Integration • Inclusivity • Enduring values • Well being • Sustainability • Visibility

  10. The winning design – Galliford Try • Distinctive architectural form • Integrated commercial activities • Clear internal organisation – integrates services but maintains separate identities • Variety of study scenarios for all • Interior design exploits volume and light to create a range of individual but related spaces • Holistic approach to environmental sustainability • High quality public open space

  11. The Design Solution

  12. The Design Solution

  13. The Design Solution

  14. The Design Solution • Designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley studios • Gross internal floor area 11667m2 • 4 levels • Ecologically landscaped public open space

  15. Library shelving: 7274 linear metres • 250,000 books • 8 miles documented archives • 23,000 records of archaeology sites and historic buildings • 560+ study spaces, Wi-Fi The Design solution

  16. The vision - Connection

  17. The vision - Connection • Libraries to new audiences • The curious to learning • The disadvantaged to the community • People to skills • New generations to old treasures

  18. The vision - Aspiration • Foyer will showcase all the services • All zones open to all • Access to information about the university • Opportunities for taster sessions, open lectures etc.

  19. Aiming for BREEAM “Excellent” rating (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) • CO2 emissions: 15.8 kg /m2/yr(Typical library = 61kg/m2/yr) • 50% reduction on Part L2 Building Regulations • Mains water consumption reduced from 5m3/person to 1.3m3/person • Modelled against expected climate 2020 and 2050 The vision - Sustainability

  20. Naturally ventilated building (except archive) • Thermal mass of building to mediate temperature fluctuations • Cooling from prevailing winds passing over landscaping • River water cooling • 700kW Biomass boiler (locally sourced woodchips) • 30% recycled content in construction • Locally sourced materials where possible The vision - Sustainability

  21. The vision – sustainability

  22. The vision – sustainability • Indigenous planting • Flood control: absorb and clean water • Outdoor classroom • Civic amenity • Shade, cooling

  23. Awarded the Bentley Be Inspired Innovation in Generative Design • Short listed for the Public-Private Finance Awards: • Best designed project • Best Local Government Team

  24. thank you Worcester library and history centre J.Keene@worc.ac.uk www.wlhc.org.uk

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