Brynmor Jones Library of Hull University - Great Britain

Abstract

Castle Park Dean Hook, architects Consulting engineers: Ove Arup and Partners The second stage of construction is described, consisting of a new ten-storey building and the four-storey extension of the old library, thus increasing the book capacity from 250,000 to 1,000,000, and the capacity of readers from 250 to 1,650, with provision for eventually reaching 6,000 as maximum capacity. The tall building was constructed with reinforced concrete structure and outside finish consisting of brown glazed tiles on the lower floors and stainless steel panels with grey vitreous enamel on the five upper storeys, the windows of which have double glass with frames arranged at a 60° angle. The four-storey extension was carried out with brick walls with reinforced concrete frame-work. The same type or brick as that used in the old library was employed in order to maintain aesthetic continuity. On the inside, nylon felt carpet was used for covering the floors. The supports and structural walls are plastered; wood-work and partitions are painted. The ten-storey building is completely airconditioned, while this system in the other building is located only in the book deposit and the reading room.