2010 Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards Winner
Glenview Primary School - New Library
Strong lines and bold colours present an attractive frontage to this new primary school library and lead into a welcoming reception area. The double height volume chosen for the main library space with its slanted glass wall is cleverly separated from the adjoining single storey spaces by a curved dividing wall. Externally, this height gives the building a striking profile. Form and colour set it apart from the surrounding older weatherboard buildings and answer the design brief requirement for something unique. Careful attention to material selection for noise attenuation makes for an invigorating and engaging ambience.
- Practice
- Peddle Thorp Architects (Hamilton) Ltd
- Category
- Public Architecture
- Location
- Waikato / Bay of Plenty
