Library of Birmingham

Client

Carillion/A.J Morrisroe

Architect

Mecanoo

Location

Birmingham

COMPLETION DATE

2013

The Library of Birmingham consists of a new build library, offices, a multimedia centre, cafés and an exhibition hall. An inspiring project where the merits of a post-tensioned concrete frame were chosen over a traditional steel approach, resulting in signiﬁcant cost savings and a sophisticated, award winning structure.Building a better library for Birmingham was a challenging yet satisfying project. We worked closely with our clients to bring to life the elegant designs of the architects. We suggested a post-tensioned concrete frame solution instead of the originally planned steel frame which meant significant cost savings were made. This project was awarded with a PTA (Post-Tensioning Association) Building Award in 2012.

Committed To Sustainability

Sustainability is in our DNA and we have our own ambitious goals to achieve Net Zero as a business and with our designs. With innovative in-house monitoring tools, Walsh clients have seen on average reductions of 10-20% total embodied carbon, with some of our flagship work achieving 60-70% reductions compared with baseline figures.

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