Canada Water Library, London SE16

• Client: London Borough of Southwark
• Architect: CZWG Architects LLP
• Market Sector: Leisure
• Services: Building Control

MLM is involved in the construction of a new 2,500 sq m library building, resembling an inverted pyramid that partly overhangs the Canada Water basin. This building is in the heart of Canada Water and a dominant feature of the four storey building is a striking full height atrium, with a timber-lined central spiral staircase travelling up to the expanding shape above.

MLM has worked closely with the Architects to ensure that the fire safety design and disabled access provisions were fully realised for this iconic public building. The building is clad in aluminium sheets, anodised in light bronze with sequined perforations, giving it sculptural appeal and striking visual effects. The library also has excellent green credentials, with a ground source heat pump, grey water harvesting and a green sedum roof.

The library will sit at the edge of a new civic plaza which has been designed to provide for a farmers market, large TV screenings, festivals and a host of other events and activities. Together they will form part of a dynamic new town centre for Canada Water, which includes approximately 900 new homes, new retail and public space.

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