What are students’ expectations of academic libraries? This is a question John Wardle Architects tackled when renovating and expanding Monash University’s Caulfield Library.
July 9th, 2019
Architect: John Wardle Architects
Builder: Hansen Yuncken
Structural & Building Services Engineer, Sustainability Consultant: Irwinconsult
Landscape Architect: Taylor Cullity Lethlean [TCL]
Signage and Wayfinding: Buro North
Audio Visual: CHW Consulting
Artist: Rose Nolan
Budget: $39m
Duration: 21 months
Furniture
‘Tip Ton’ student chair, Vitra. ‘Pearl’ lounge chair, Jardan. ‘Hay About A Lounge’ lounge chair, Cult. ‘Jasper’ task chair, Zenith. ‘I.AM’ study table, Thinking Works. ‘Midi’ collaborative tables, Envoy Furniture. ‘Easy Boy’ laptop tables, KFive. ‘Krossi Dual Stage’ workstations, Schiavello. Miscellaneous library equipment, Raeco.
Lighting
Nendo table lamp, Euroluce.
Finishes
Custom plywood ceiling and wall lining, Atkar. Ceiling acoustic panels and baffles, Autex. ‘Human Nature’ flooring, Interface. ‘Natura Kavar’ flooring, Spectrum Floors. Custom fabric wrapped wall lining panels, Kvadrat Maharam.
Fixed & Fitted
Bathroom fittings generally throughout, Caroma. Tapware, Astra Walker. Custom joinery, A&A Cabinets. Various joinery, Laminex.
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