The council held a design contest and Bouman's design for the new library won.
He wished to set a new standard for the future development and design of Manly
The building has a variety of spacial qualities, scale and vigorous sculptural presence
Intended to offset the back-lot, forgotten, hidden location.
In terms of Manly streets the site is hidden, considered a 'back water'.
THOUGH
'has some affinity with the often admired encloused urban spaces prevalent in many older European cities
His design existed strongly around existing pedestrians patterns within the space
PAVED AREA
Obejectives:
A major public space, Market Place, as the focus of existing pedestrian arcades
The restoration of a desirable urban street scape.
Pavement over a dedicated major sewer easement reg. 6 meters high > part of foyer area
Paved the pedestrian forecort and allocated service vehicle access only
Paved all areas to extend pedestrian zone - though half is now demolished and car park
DESIGN
Distinct, in contrast with 'mundane' urban environment
Mural for childrens story telling area
'Complex communicates variety, within the theme objective of a harmonious resolution'
CLOCK TOWER AND FIRE STAIR
'Marker' off setting the rear lane location factor (no longer relevant cant see it)
LIGHTING
Open, no awnings off buildings
Lighting at night to make it feel safe
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