State Library Of Victoria
PROJECT NAME
State Library of Victoria
LOCATION
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne
PROJECT TYPE
Reno
LIBRARY TYPE
Public
PROJECT BUDGET
$88.1 million
COMPLETED
2019
At the heart of Vision 2020 was the refurbishment of the Library’s incomparable heritage spaces, the creation of innovative new spaces for children and teenagers, and the reinvention of our services as we embrace new technologies and promote digital literacy and creativity for all Victorians.
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State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest and most visited public library. It is Victoria’s premier public reference Library responsible for collecting and making available Victoria’s documentary heritage.
State Library Victoria’s Vision 2020 redevelopment project transformed Australia’s oldest public library, increasing public space by 40%, returning the stunning heritage buildings to full public use, creating a new world-class exhibition gallery and suite of new spaces including the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter, the Ideas Quarter, StartSpace and Create Quarter.
Supporting resources
Vision 2020 Redevelopment
Development Victoria
Library details
Organisation/Council/Shire Name
Government of Victoria
Type of Build
Renovation
Architect/Designer
Architectus with Scandinavia’s Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Floor Space
2150 sqm
Project Budget
$88.1 million
Principal Contractor/builder
Built
Energy Rating
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Carpet & Flooring Finishings
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Shelving
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Signage
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Fixed/Loose Joinery
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Lighting
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RFID Technology
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AV Equipment
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Awards & Recognition
Winner, National Exemplar Award – 2021 Australian Library Design Awards
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