St Benedict’s Library
PROJECT NAME
St Benedict’s Library
LOCATION
University of Notre Dame Australia
Chippendale, NSW
PROJECT TYPE
Renovation
LIBRARY TYPE
Academic
PROJECT BUDGET
$1.2 million
COMPLETED
2020
The library has been transformed by the renovation. It is not just more aesthetically pleasing, revealing the origins of the building, but also far more comfortable, with significantly more natural light and connection to the streetscape.
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The building is on a small street in the middle of UND urban campus amidst a mixture of building types, many converted factories used as residential and educational facilities, in an educational precinct which also includes UTS.
• Renovation of university library in old warehouse, originally converted in 2005. Area 1235 sqm, Budget $1.2 million
• Works included demolition all internal walls, ceilings, some external walls. New roof and insulation over existing, new A/C, wall & floor finishes, New large windows to connect reconfigured interior to urban landscape. of internal spaces with increased transparency, new automated entry doors, new lighting, upgraded FF&E. Reuse shelving/ cut down. Demolition of some exterior walls and replacement with large windows.
• The building is on a small street in the middle of UND urban campus amidst a mixture of building types, many converted factories used as residential and educational facilities, in an educational precinct which also includes UTS.
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Library details
Organisation/Council/Shire Name
University of Notre Dame Australia
Type of Build
Renovation
Architect/Designer
CK Design International
Floor Space
1235 sqm
Project Budget
$1.2 million
Principal Contractor/builder
BTF Construction
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
2021 Australian Library Design Awards, Academic Library (Highly Commended)
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