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.

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Supporting resources

Vision 2020 Redevelopment

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Development Victoria

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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

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Carpet & Flooring Finishings

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Fixed/Loose Joinery

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Lighting

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RFID Technology

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Awards & Recognition

Winner, National Exemplar Award – 2021 Australian Library Design Awards

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