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.
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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.
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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
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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
2021 Australian Library Design Awards – Commended, Public Library
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