b'libraries featureleft and opposite: The MatukuMatuku Takotako: Sumner CentreTakotako: Sumner Centre colour palette offers homelike cosinessSumner, Christchurchand intimacy through ResenePartlibrary,partcommunityhubandpartmuseum,Matuku Wan White, Resene Half LemonTakotako:SumnerCentrewasbuilttoreplacefacilitiesand Grass, Resene Inside Back,buildingsdemolishedfollowingtheCanterburyearthquakes. Resene Celestial Blue, ReseneDuring consultation for the Sumner Village Centre Masterplan, Eighth Tana, Resene Ash, Reseneit was identified as a key feature and community asset.Triple Dune and Resene Lipstick. Plasterboard walls in ReseneEntry from the street or courtyard leads you to a generous shared public atrium. The triple height atrium acts as an internal the room Zylone Sheen (dry areas) andcourtyard that the library, hall, museum and hub open out to Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom (wet areas),and joins the ground and first level together as one building. plasterboard ceilings in ReseneSpacesforthelibraryandcommunityhallwraparound Ceiling Paint, doors and trimsWakefieldAvenue andNaylandStreet, making themostof in Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss, timber wall and ceiling claddingnatural light and superb views. Community services, offices, How great design and colour use have keptsealed in Resene Aquaclear satin,bathrooms and the museum bookend the northern boundary libraries relevant in the internet age. exposed concrete wall surfaceswhile the external courtyard acts as an extension of the library sealed in Resene Concrete Clearspace and a place for the public to gather.gloss and flat, concrete floor N omatterwhatdemographicyoureapartof,thereprimed in Resene ArmourBond epoxy sealer and topcoated in is always a place for you at your local library. AmongResene Aquapoxy for Flooring humankinds most universally socialised and accessiblewith added Resene SRG Grit.systems,thewelcomingnatureandcommunityvaluethat libraries offer is unique in our greater society. And despite the meteoric expansion of the world wide web, theyve held on toLibraries have also become far more than book repositoriesa sense of independence in young people, giving them a place their relevancy even as the market for print media has shrunk.over recent years. Today, world-class library facilities cater towhere they can spend time apart from mum and dad without riseReseneWhile the internet could have spelled disaster for the centuries- growing interest in new technologies like 3D printing, coding,for concern about their safety. Externally,thebuildingsformandavarietyofmaterialsPalette: Wan Whiteoldconceptoflibraries,thesevitalneighbourhoodresourcescomputerprogrammingandrobotics,andmayofferarangeWhen we ask new graduates of creative programmes whatsupporttheidentityoftheinternalspacesandprovidevisualResenehave always evolved in step with community needs and continuedofmaker-focusedspacesforthingslikesewing,cookingandproject typologies they hope to have the opportunity to designvariety and interest to the local neighbourhood. Inside, the libraryInside Back Reseneto be a vital part of our social fabric. woodworking and areas to enjoy social hobbies like video gaming,duringtheircareer,librariesareamongthemostcommonhas been designed as a community living room, where window boxAshLibraries have always been innovators and disruptors and keenlyboard gaming or watching movies. There are also different typesresponsesand, frankly, it makes sense. Who wouldnt want toseats have been integrated into the shelving and armchairs areResene Resenecontrarian in the face of capitalism. In a time when most thingsof media available in libraries than there was previously whichhave a hand in shaping a nerve centre of their community, witharranged around a fireplace beneath a dropped ceiling. The colourLipstick Celestial Blueare becoming more expensive, libraries have taken steps towardscan demand different methods of storage and display. Graphicso many exciting and evolving programming requirements andpalette references the seaside suburbs landscape, overlaid with increased affordability and accessibility for all income brackets,novels, self-published zines and even vinyl records can all bethe need to apply analytical thinking to come up with innovative,vibrant tones of sun umbrellas and beach towels. moving to offering memberships for free and eliminating late fees.found in contemporary libraries but need to be treated and caredcomplex and richly-detailed design solutions? Withinthedomestically-scaledspace,ReseneHalfLemonResene ReseneRather than push against the internet, libraries have leaned intofor differently than standard books. And then there is the colour. Libraries are seldom plain, butGrasshasbeenusedtocomplementsea-tonedcarpetingandHalf Lemon Grass Eighth TanaResenethe ways in which it can be used to improve their services. PhysicalEven before the pandemic, many patrons saw libraries as anrather a celebration of the people that enter their doors andtimber accents, which add to the cosy, homey atmosphere. ReseneTriple Dunecollections, while still important, are only part of a contemporaryextension of their homes and workplaces; a comfortable thirdplaces they are located. No matter how large or small the budget,Celestial Blue defines the library pod, providing a graphic backdrop librarys offerings. As media has changed shapes and formats,zoneforstudying,workingandpursuinghobbies.Theywerepaint is always within reach to chromatically personalise, energiseto the magazine display wall while burnt orange, acidic yellow, todayslibrarieshavelessshelvingandmoretechnologyandahead of the curve in accommodating remote work by offering aand unify these social hubs. lipstick pink and striped textiles provide pops of inviting energy. architectural, colour and interior specificationsdifferenttypesofamenities,withmanyofferingelectronicvariety of spaces aimed at supporting group work, idea incubation,Here, we look at three inspiring library designs that demonstrateArtworks by Fayne Robinson and Brent Brownlee bring lifeAthfield Architects, www.athfieldarchitects.co.nzcatalogue options like Hoopla and OverDrive to supply patronsindividualfocus,skilldevelopmentandchildcare.Similarly,whatanimportantpartcolourplaysincommunicatinguserand personality to the space. Their carvings and designs offer abuild Armitage Williams Construction, www.armitagewilliams.co.nzwith a wider collection of books, movies, music, newspapers andlibraries can act as a safe social centre away from school foridentity of the communities they serve and the message thatwindow into the world of Sumner, interpreting stories of thepainting Spencer Painters and Decorators, www.spencerpaint.co.nzmagazines than their physical structures could ever possibly store. students. Libraries with distinct kids and teens areas often inspiretheyre a place where everyone belongs. local culture and landscape. images Jason Mann, www.jasonmann.co.nz32 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 33'