Marrickville Library

Structural circular timber and steel-timber columns to support the steel roofing structure as well as timber facade mullions for the new community facility in Marrickville.
Project Name
Marrickville Library
Case Study Type
Public
Location

313 Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Australia

Consultants
TTW - Taylor Thomson Whitting
Builders
CD Construction Group
Architects
BVN Architecture
Fabricators
Rubner Holzbau Srl
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Overview

The building integrates contemporary design and technology with the original, conserved heritage elements of the main hospital building. It is uncompromising with regard to sustainability, with recycled elements wherever possible and clever design features that reduce energy consumption, such as the use of glulam columns to support the steel roofing structure.

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