The New Building

a architect(s)

18 Firm

Stanton Williams Architects, www.stantonwilliams.com

19 Project Architect

Paul Williams

20 Type of project

renovation

b aims of the new building

21 Short description of the main objectives and purposes of the project

Central Saint Martins Library opened on 3 October 2011. It combines the library collections that were previously held at two separate library sites which had serviced the College with wide-ranging study facilities which support a range of learning styles from group work to silent study. Through its design the architects, Stanton Williams, have sought to celebrate the industrial architecture of the landmark Grade II listed Granary Building as well as providing stunning views over the Regent’s Canal and into the College. The library is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Granary, with access via an attractive staircase or via the scenic lift for people with disabilities. The new space totals 1,800 sqm.

The Library Project was one element of a major building project that involved relocating Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design to a new campus at Kings Cross – see for more information http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk

In turn, this project is part of the Kings Cross major regeneration initiative - see for more information http://www.islington.gov.uk/ environment/planning/major schemes/kings cross/regenkingsx.asp

c special features

22 Site

The Library is located on two floors of the 19th Century grain store designed by Lewis Cubitt

The College is located in close proximity to King’s Cross and St Pancras Stations and is part of the King’s Cross regeneration project. It is also close to the British Library.

23 Architecture

Warehouse conversion retaining original features including wooden beamed ceiling, iron pillars, brickwork and warehouse windows

Central light-well a new addition and a key feature of the Granary Building.