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State Library Victoria reveals schmidt hammer lassen's “Vision 2020” redesign

By Justine Testado|

Friday, Mar 31, 2017

Queens Hall. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

It's been almost a year since schmidt hammer lassen and Architectus' team won the competition to redevelop the State Library Victoria in Melbourne, Australia's oldest and busiest public institution, which attracts 1.9 million visitors and over 4 million online users annually. Earlier this week, the Library finally revealed the winning team's redevelopment scheme. Now estimated to cost $88.1 million, the “Vision 2020” plan aims to upgrade the 160-year-old Library to meet current and future community needs.

Construction of the new 13,532 m² library will start this year, and is expected to complete in 2020.

Working alongside local practices Architectus and Andronas Conservation Architects, have a look at schmidt hammer lassen's redesign below. (You can also check out a video of the project too.)

Foyer. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“‘Our goal is to create spaces that foster learning, exploration and innovation, expanding the Library's reach and relevance and transforming this popular landmark into a true urban hub — a place where people in Melbourne naturally gravitate to in order to engage, learn, socialize and be inspired,’” SHL founding partner Morten Schmidt said in a statement.

Events Quarter. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“The plan will return 40 percent more space to public use...During the design process, a series of co-creation workshops were held to engage users directly. Input and feedback from children, teens and their families have helped the design team to understand the future user needs.”

Trescowthick Information Centre. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“The new design unlocks physical aspects of the Library in order to expand its functionality. While spaces like the Ian Potter Queen's Hall and Galleries are literally ‘unlocked’ and released to the public, the Trescowthick Information Centre (TIC) and the Courtyards have been redesigned to bring their architectural and functional potential to life.”

Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“The design concept further enhances the permeability and navigability of the Library site by creating a sense of arrival and clear hierarchy of thresholds and spaces, connecting the different zones of the Library physically and visually.”

Kids quarter. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“New and engaging spaces for children, families and youth will be created to nurture creative learning, literacy and play. The design also includes new technology-enabled spaces.”

Kids quarter loft. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“‘We are stripping off the layers and revealing the original architecture, of which we are being very respectful, so that State Library Victoria can continue to function as a modern library,’ Morten Schmidt said. ‘Our concept provides a strong 'design line' that will act as a framework to guide present and future works.’”

Project data:
Size: 13,532 m²
Cost: $88.1 million redevelopment plan
Competition: 2016, winner of tender, international competition
Client: Major Projects Victoria (MPV), State Library Victoria (SLV)
Architects: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Architectus,  Andronas Conservation Architects
Engineers: Irwin Consult, Steensen Varming, Arup
Other consultants: ID Lab, McKenzie Group, Salus

Images and quoted text courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

Check out a video of the project below.

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State Library Victoria's Vision 2020 designs revealed. Video courtesy State Library Victoria.

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State Library Victoria reveals schmidt hammer lassen's “Vision 2020” redesign

By Justine Testado|

Friday, Mar 31, 2017

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Queens Hall. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

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It's been almost a year since schmidt hammer lassen and Architectus' team won the competition to redevelop the State Library Victoria in Melbourne, Australia's oldest and busiest public institution, which attracts 1.9 million visitors and over 4 million online users annually. Earlier this week, the Library finally revealed the winning team's redevelopment scheme. Now estimated to cost $88.1 million, the “Vision 2020” plan aims to upgrade the 160-year-old Library to meet current and future community needs.

Construction of the new 13,532 m² library will start this year, and is expected to complete in 2020.

Working alongside local practices Architectus and Andronas Conservation Architects, have a look at schmidt hammer lassen's redesign below. (You can also check out a video of the project too.)

Foyer. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“‘Our goal is to create spaces that foster learning, exploration and innovation, expanding the Library's reach and relevance and transforming this popular landmark into a true urban hub — a place where people in Melbourne naturally gravitate to in order to engage, learn, socialize and be inspired,’” SHL founding partner Morten Schmidt said in a statement.

Events Quarter. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“The plan will return 40 percent more space to public use...During the design process, a series of co-creation workshops were held to engage users directly. Input and feedback from children, teens and their families have helped the design team to understand the future user needs.”

Trescowthick Information Centre. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“The new design unlocks physical aspects of the Library in order to expand its functionality. While spaces like the Ian Potter Queen's Hall and Galleries are literally ‘unlocked’ and released to the public, the Trescowthick Information Centre (TIC) and the Courtyards have been redesigned to bring their architectural and functional potential to life.”

Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“The design concept further enhances the permeability and navigability of the Library site by creating a sense of arrival and clear hierarchy of thresholds and spaces, connecting the different zones of the Library physically and visually.”

Kids quarter. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“New and engaging spaces for children, families and youth will be created to nurture creative learning, literacy and play. The design also includes new technology-enabled spaces.”

Kids quarter loft. Image courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

“‘We are stripping off the layers and revealing the original architecture, of which we are being very respectful, so that State Library Victoria can continue to function as a modern library,’ Morten Schmidt said. ‘Our concept provides a strong 'design line' that will act as a framework to guide present and future works.’”

Project data:
Size: 13,532 m²
Cost: $88.1 million redevelopment plan
Competition: 2016, winner of tender, international competition
Client: Major Projects Victoria (MPV), State Library Victoria (SLV)
Architects: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Architectus,  Andronas Conservation Architects
Engineers: Irwin Consult, Steensen Varming, Arup
Other consultants: ID Lab, McKenzie Group, Salus

Images and quoted text courtesy of schmidt hammer lassen architects.

Check out a video of the project below.

RELATED NEWS schmidt hammer lassen + Architectus-led team to redesign iconic State Library of Victoria
RELATED NEWS Four teams to compete for redesign of historic State Library Victoria in Australia
State Library Victoria's Vision 2020 designs revealed. Video courtesy State Library Victoria.

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