Payinthi Library

PROJECT NAME
Payinthi Library

LOCATION
Prospect Rd
Prospect, SA

PROJECT TYPE
New

LIBRARY TYPE
Public

PROJECT BUDGET
$18 million

COMPLETED
2019

The building sought to deliberately put the library at the centre of Council operations in the thriving heart of the city, providing a beautiful public space of some 1600m2 (from 3200m2) for the community to enjoy.

Comments

Payinthi (Kaurna meaning ‘good prospects’) is City of Prospect’s new library & civic hub. Opened in October 2019 as an iconic public building in the resurgent Prospect Road café & retail precinct. The building sought to deliberately put the library at the centre of Council operations in the thriving heart of the city, providing a beautiful public space of some 1600m2 (from 3200m2) for the community to enjoy.

The $18M dollar project was funded through a variety of innovative means. The build was managed by City of Prospect’s project team together with architects JPE Design Studio and builders Kennett Constructions.

Supporting resources

Concept Design

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Library details

Organisation/Council/Shire Name

City of Prospect, SA

Type of Build

New

Architect/Designer

JPE Design Studio

Floor Space

1600 sqm

Project Budget

$18 million

Principal Contractor/builder

Kennett Constructions

Energy Rating

Carpet & Flooring Finishings

Shelving

Signage

Fixed/Loose Joinery

Lighting

RFID Technology

AV Equipment

Awards & Recognition

2021 Australian Library Design Awards – Commended, Public Library

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