The learning space inside the library can support a variety of work scales and intensities from individual focused learning to medium scale group cooperation, while making full use of the visual connection with the garden landscape.
The visually impressive structure will accommodate the most advanced teaching and research facilities and provide a focal point for the university.
The new building adopts a series of intelligent building systems, including EcoFuture doors, smart walls and MCWall curtain walls.
Cordek is required to provide a ground heave solution that will also provide the necessary level of underlying insulation..
The study, discussion and working spaces along the west facade are also equipped with controllable open air vents, which can effectively solve the problem of comfort.
The wide use of prefabricated components is a key part of the project.
The task proposed by the university is to build a library building with both solemnity and durability and full of academic atmosphere.
A 3.5kW photovoltaic panel array is also installed outside the roof and connected to a heat and power unit to provide power for the nearby ElmGrove residence and conference center.
The multi-functional and high-performance door system has been used to enhance the aesthetic feeling of the New Rohampton Library Building, and has been used in a series of new and renovation projects in the UK, including commercial buildings and residential development projects.
This eye-catching new library provides a bright, modern and spacious environment for the students and faculty of the university.
The customized design enables the roof panel to be closely integrated with various service equipment, including thermal active building panel system, cooling pipes and highly flexible lighting equipment.
The continuous prefabricated structural frame defines the interior features of the new library, and the interior roof intentionally leaves gaps so that the thermal active plate can absorb excess heat from the space.
Prefabricated concrete is used for the main structural framework, exterior wall cladding and most of the interior wood lining.
These service elements become an important part of the inner space of the roof, and give full play to the advantages of off-site manufacturing in accuracy and quality control.
TABS system uses embedded cooling pipes inside the precast concrete roof slab to improve the cooling capacity of the heat accumulator and further extend the cooling season.
The library of Rohampton University is designed according to the standard of passive building in terms of energy and comfort, with highly insulated facade, high air tightness and roof supported by TABS system.
The open park and garden landscape makes the campus unique among many universities in London.
In view of the fact that the library is designed as a passive building in terms of energy, with a highly insulated exterior wall and a high level of air tightness, the door of the library is designated with a highly thermal efficient EcoFuture system, and the eye-catching large size units are the key elements of architectural design.
Engineer: BDP General Contractor: Osborne Subcontractor: HarringtonsBuildersPlc Architect: Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios Marketing Department: Ground Bulge Solution Products: CellcoreHXPlus, CellcoreHXB, CellcoreHG The new library designed by the award-winning architect Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios is part of the overall plan of 80 million pounds, aiming to modernize the facilities of the entire university.
The vision of building enduring buildings is realized through clear architectural language; The colonnade activates the landscape and lake, the main floor and the deep top space.
The newly-built library has established a new identity for the university, connecting DigbyStuart and Southlands College while providing an entrance to the campus, and facing new landscapes and existing ornamental lakes.
The service area also mainly faces to the west, further reducing the possibility of overheating.
The new library of Rohampton University is a core part of the grand campus planning.
There is a cafe on the first floor of the building, which brings a more relaxed learning environment towards the landscape and lake.
The design of the curtain wall system also creates a striking facade, which is characterized by hidden beams that can use seamless “glass to glass” joints and accommodate a series of masonry panels suspended on it.
It provides more than 1200 learning spaces, staff support and work areas in four floors, as well as the location of about 350000 books.
The glass on the east facade is relatively large, while the glass on the west facade is relatively small.
Today’s introduction of this zero carbon building case is the award-winning Luohampton University Library, which was completed in August 2017 and is located in the center of the university’s 54 acre campus in Wandsworth.
The materials used in the building are simple and high-quality: the exterior is mainly made of bricks and stones, emphasizing the transparency of doors and windows; The interior is a mix of precast concrete structures and oak elements.
It reduces the on-site construction time, reduces the interference to the surrounding areas of the university, and improves the quality of the finish.
The interior roof space made of precast concrete is a major architectural element in the building, and it is crucial to endow it with the role of supporting the passive design.
This is particularly important because the peak and duration of summer temperature will increase in the next 30-50 years.
The internal space is arranged around atriums of different sizes to establish a clear and intuitive connection for each area.
The orientation of the building also reflects the passive strategy.
Its design will reflect a spirit of being willing to study and learn.
The performance of the maintenance structure has exceeded the building standard in 2013 by more than 25%, while achieving 1.3 mm3/ m2@50PA Air tightness.
