Crawley Library, West SussexDesigned by Penoyre & Prasad, Crawley Library provides a range of services including a central library, register office and administrative and social services accommodation.
This civic building provides a range of services including a central library, register office and administrative and social services accommodation.
Facing onto a public square, the four-storey building has a timeless glass and stone façade. Each floor cantilevers slightly over the level below, creating a gentle overhang that shelters and shades the south and west facades.
Designed for sustainability and comfort, the building has a high thermal mass, controlled daylighting, a sophisticated mix-mode ventilation system and a biomass boiler, which have all contributed to the achievement of a BREEAM rating of Very Good.
Awards
2010 RIBA Awards
2009 West Sussex Design and Sustainability Awards 'Overall Winner'