Bibliothèque de Drummondville / Drummondville Library
2014
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada- Architecture for culture, research, sport or leisure
- Building
- Library
The needs of the Drummondvillois were recognized and it is in 2016 that they will finally see their new library. The City of Drummondville, has undertaken for several years various studies leading to the preparation of the construction of a new library on its territory. With the obtention of the grant announced by the Ministry of Culture and of Communications last February, this major project is now taking a turn determining towards its realization.
This architectural competition represents one of the most important phases in the the planning of this municipal building. It follows the completion of several studies including a detailed program of needs, the establishment of objectives, a estimation of project costs as well as studies on the site itself. All of these data are presented in the competition documents.
By holding this contest, the Promoter wishes to benefit from the creativity of the Quebec's architects to develop a concept that meets its expectations, be: a <i>third place</i> energizing this sector of the city, a library of the 21st century accessible and geared to new technologies, a high-quality building that will become a point of convergence for all Drummondville residents. Services that will be offered will support economic, cultural and social development. The concepts presented will support this role of the new municipal library.
Thus, the Candidate, at the first stage of the competition, will have to demonstrate his ability to understand the issues and express them through original conceptual approaches. Applicant's experience specifically in library making will not be necessarily an asset in the evaluation of the Candidature Files. The candidates will have to convince the members of the Jury that the designer has the required qualifications to meet the challenge and that their conceptual approach meets the objectives of the Promoter.
The project is located on Lindsay Street between Des Forges Street and the railway line. This site will also host an ice rink and its service building. Works of decontamination of the site are already complete. The projected area of the new building is 4,885 square meters. Of this area, the library will occupy 4,048 meters Square, while the Drummond History Society and the Arts, Culture and immigration will occupy 667 square meters. The remaining 170 square meters will be dedicated the development of a café and a terrace.
The design and construction of the building will need to achieve LEED certification of basic or higher level while respecting the budgetary objective.
The construction budget is $ 15,500,000 before taxes. The Promoter as well as its financial partner, the MCC, attach great importance to the respect of this budget. In this regard, all Applicants will have to demonstrate their ability to meet this requirement.
(From competition brief)
This architectural competition represents one of the most important phases in the the planning of this municipal building. It follows the completion of several studies including a detailed program of needs, the establishment of objectives, a estimation of project costs as well as studies on the site itself. All of these data are presented in the competition documents.
By holding this contest, the Promoter wishes to benefit from the creativity of the Quebec's architects to develop a concept that meets its expectations, be: a <i>third place</i> energizing this sector of the city, a library of the 21st century accessible and geared to new technologies, a high-quality building that will become a point of convergence for all Drummondville residents. Services that will be offered will support economic, cultural and social development. The concepts presented will support this role of the new municipal library.
Thus, the Candidate, at the first stage of the competition, will have to demonstrate his ability to understand the issues and express them through original conceptual approaches. Applicant's experience specifically in library making will not be necessarily an asset in the evaluation of the Candidature Files. The candidates will have to convince the members of the Jury that the designer has the required qualifications to meet the challenge and that their conceptual approach meets the objectives of the Promoter.
The project is located on Lindsay Street between Des Forges Street and the railway line. This site will also host an ice rink and its service building. Works of decontamination of the site are already complete. The projected area of the new building is 4,885 square meters. Of this area, the library will occupy 4,048 meters Square, while the Drummond History Society and the Arts, Culture and immigration will occupy 667 square meters. The remaining 170 square meters will be dedicated the development of a café and a terrace.
The design and construction of the building will need to achieve LEED certification of basic or higher level while respecting the budgetary objective.
The construction budget is $ 15,500,000 before taxes. The Promoter as well as its financial partner, the MCC, attach great importance to the respect of this budget. In this regard, all Applicants will have to demonstrate their ability to meet this requirement.
(From competition brief)