The Arts and Social Studies Library, originally constructed in the 1970’s, is a space for Cardiff university students to access a plethora of historical learning material. The space was in need of refurbishment before the students returned from summer.
Works included refurbishment of the two upper floors and three stairwells, paying careful consideration to the in-situ shelving and access requirements of library staff, out of hours; Upgrade the Building Energy Management System, including the removal and redirection of mechanical water supply, from tanks to mains; Renew distribution boards throughout, and lastly, Produce new footpaths to the library entrance, facilitating library opening hours.
The two upper floors and three stairwells have now been given new life, with a fresh redecoration, tiled feature walls, modern shelving end panels, more adequately situated desk spaces and a stunning, designed carpet throughout.
The new BEMS has provided the client better control over building comfort and will subsequently increase user experience for students and library staff.
Lighting and power can now be more effectively managed, with the installation of new distribution boards and adequate circuit labelling.
Access to the library has been made safer with new lighting columns and a quality resin pathway, diverted away from local ecology, constructed from approx. 1.5m recycled plastic straws.
