Winner: Scott Findley, AIA, RMJM Hong Kong Ltd.
Award: Merit Award for Architecture

The University Town Library
The Library serves four university campuses spread on either side of a canal. The building itself acts as a bridge linking these previously disconnected facilities. Students, staff and the wider community are free to pass through and over the building to make this connection. Its 480m long undulating form mirrors the topography of the landscape while its shape, contemporary materials and function aim to reflect the erudite language of education and knowledge. Glazed facades encourage views out to the surroundings, while providing layers of sun-shading to reduce heat gain on library spaces within. Internal volumes range from grand to intimate.

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