A red corrugated aluminium extension, named East Street Exchange, has been added to a 1960s library in southeast London, to give it "a new lease of life".
Created as part of We Made That's full renovation of the East Street Library in Walworth, the striking red structure is designed to contrast with the existing building.
East Street Exchange will be a flexible public space, and provide a "much-needed" affordable meeting place for community groups in the area.

"Located at a significant civic corner, East Street Library is a well-used public library facing underinvestment ahead of long-term relocation proposals. It was identified that much more could be achieved with just a little more space," explained We Made That. "The bright red extension pokes out into the street from the existing building and appears markedly different from its surroundings to suggest the new functions contained within."

The striking red facade of East Street Exchange was created using anodised aluminium. Anodisation is a chemical process that makes aluminium more durable, and allows it to be dyed a different colour.
It is topped by a perforated tower that can be illuminated at night, creating a beacon during out-of-hours use and making the library stand out from a distance.
We Made That also punctured the extension with a large corner window, glazed doors and internal screens that maximise daylight within the space, while creating a connection with the stree...