The Cultural Learning Library

Year 2. Project 2.

The brief was to design a Community Library on London Road in Sheffield. From my site analysis and wider research, I was made aware of the cultural diversity of the area with it's international restaurants, shops and community areas. As a result, I strove to design a library which would have both English copies and translated copies of traditional English and international literature from a wide range of languages. The aim of the library was to be used as a both a library for locals and as a learning centre where individuals could have language classes, using traditional literature to improve their english speaking and reading skills. My building featured a two story library with study spaces, a workshop space for classes and a cafe offering a diverse range of international foods.