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Design increases awareness of Library

To increase awareness of Stanmore Library, Marickville Council organised a public art competition in late 2013. MAKE Creative had the winning scheme.

Design increases awareness of Library


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March 10th, 2015


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The competition brief called for a scheme to increase awareness of Stanmore Library, housed in a relatively nondescript timber building amongst the trees in Stanmore reserve.

MAKE Creative created a bold and graphic new identity for the library building, wrapping it in playful oversized graphics, which make reference to the varied collection the library offers.

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The colours and forms were designed to remind the community that Stanmore Library is a creative and contemporary civic space, no longer just about books.

The new exterior of Stanmore library has allowed the library to emerge from the garden and become a community focus, with library membership increased by over 10% since project completion.

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Photography by Maya Vidulich

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