State Library of Victoria Vision 2020 Redevelopment, Melbourne Queen?s Hall Building Design, Architect
State Library of Victoria Vision 2020 Designs
Melbourne Civic Building Renewal, VIC, Australia – by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and local partners Architectus
31 Mar 2017
State Library of Victoria Vision 2020 in Melbourne
Design unveiled for the State Library Victoria Vision 2020 redevelopment in Melbourne, Australia
Design: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects / Architectus / Andronas Conservation Architects
On 30th March 2017, the State Library Victoria in Melbourne unveiled the designs for its forthcoming $88.1 million redevelopment plan, Vision 2020. The plan will return 40% more space to public use, transforming the library to meet current and future needs.
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and local partners Architectus and Andronas Conservation Architects have created the new contemporary design that aims to unlock possibilities, create connections and act as a framework for the Library’s ongoing and future evolution.

As the oldest and busiest public library in Australia, attracting 1.9 million visitors and more than 4 million online users each year, State Library Victoria is a rich and celebrated cultural institution in Melbourne utilised by a broad cross-section of users.
The architectural design concept puts these users at its centre, providing an open, accessible and welcoming experience for people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. During th...