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SOAS Library Transformation

John McAslan + Partners was appointed under a Consultant Framework to complete the transformation of the much loved Denys Lasdun Philips Library in 2008.

The main objectives of the transformation project were to improve the clarity of the existing design, enhance and increase research facilities, reader seats, study rooms, provide flexible learning environments (with a strong focus on IT) and facilitate future growth. Due to funding requirements the project was split into phases.

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Phase 1 entails the full refurbishment of the Ground and Lower Ground floors with a new reception, glazed study rooms, media labs and a new archive facility to meet a number of rigorous BS standards. The ground floor book stacks are completely reconfigured to allow the spaces to once more ‘breath’, puncturing the envelope to allow controlled natural light and ventilation deep into the library space.

Phase 2 involves a similar approach to all 4 remaining levels and the refurbishment of the incredible atrium space and original Lasdun diagrid roof. Phase 1 completed in 2011.

  • Type

    Buildings

  • Sector

    -

  • Location

    Camden, London

  • Description

    -

  • Client

    School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

  • Size

    9,000 sqm

  • Cost

    £10 million

  • Team

    John McAslan + Partners, Lead Consultant and Architect
    Parsons Brinkerhoff, Multi Disciplinary Engineers
    Maddisons, Cost Consultant
    VIVID, Contractor
    Sandy Brown, Acoustics,
    David Bonnett, Access Consultant

  • Status

    2008 - 2011

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