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Terrasson?s Multimedia Library
French Library Building in Lavilledieu ? design by Architecture Patrick Mauger
12 Nov 2016
Terrasson?s Multimedia Library in France
Design: Architecture Patrick Mauger
Location: Avenue du Docteur-Dupart, 24120 Terrasson, Lavilledieu, France
The aim of the new multimedia library in Terrasson, built at the same time as the Maison du Temps Libre, is to provide the town with a new boost to its cultural life.

An innovative cultural and intergenerational complex has seen the light of day.

The Architecture Patrick Mauger agency had sought to create a new landscape in the town.

The stainless steel clad, slender building integrates a sustainable development approach, with pine trees creating constant shading of the façades most exposed to the sun resulting in a reduced need for air conditioning.
A green roof, a rainwater recuperation system to irrigate the landscaped spaces and energy-saving luminaires are just some of the measures taken to meet the building?s environmental standards.

This new 700 m², two-level multimedia library has 19,000 documents and 2,600 CDs and DVDs.

The ground floor contains the reception, a daily and periodical press area and the multimedia space.

The entrance hall can be used for temporary exhibitions. The upper floor contains the adult and youth spaces as well the image and sound libraries.

The use of materials such ...