BA Architecture - Year 2 - The University of Sheffield
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P2: Culture
Where Culture Converges: The Language Library, Sheffield
BRIEF:
BRIEF:
DESIGN A COMMUNITY LIBRARY IN THE CONTEXT OF 2022-2023
The library is the focal point for the building, offering collections of objects with which people can access and engage. The cafe may form a threshold between the city and the secluded/ethereal world of the library. It could work as a place for debate and discussion, for information exchange, performance or exhibition. Ancillary spaces: Storage, Information, Toilets, Office and Event Space (internal/external). Floor areas for the above spaces are deliberately not provided. The areas and volumes of spaces should be appropriate to your specific brief. The design should be at least 2 storeys high, incorporating appropriate circulation, including a lift and stairs. It should be fully accessible to accommodate a range of general and specific building users
The Language Library, Sheffield
Where Culture Converges
S2 4LR - London Road, Sheffield
"Over 120 Languages are spoken in Sheffield."
"Life in London Road: Sheffield's most diverse and multi-cultural street with an underserved reputation."
"Diverse Area."
The site is near a range of restaurants and shops. Accessible location via car and public transport - since a car park is less than 2 minutes away, likewise, with the buses.
Britain is the lowest ranking, on foriegn language knowledge
Empowering New Beginnings through Language and Support.
The UK is failing the language learning department. Active action must be talent to demonstrate the important of language, culture, and exploration.
PRECEDENT - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE LONDON.
IH London is an established and well-known language school, with over sixty years of experience providing language courses and teacher training.
Urban Analysis - Site Analysis - Climate Analysis
SOLAR ANALYSIS OF SITE
Spring Equinox - 20 March
Summer Solstice - 21 June
Winter Equinox - 21 December
A Café that connects across Culture
The café at the Language Library is not just a place to enjoy a beverage; it serves as a captivating space that entices passersby from the street. While patrons sip on their beverages, they can immerse themselves in an environment filled with information and books from around the world. It offers a unique blend of relaxation, cultural exploration, and intellectual stimulation, creating a welcoming atmosphere where visitors can indulge in global knowledge and experience the diversity of languages and cultures through literature and informative materials. The café becomes a gateway to a world of discovery, providing a truly enriching experience for all who enter.
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