Aberdeen Library in progress
At the University of Aberdeen, the new library stands its full height, towering over the campus
Photo by Paul Zanry
Ice cube facade
The two in situ concrete cores are completed to roof level with the penultimate phase of structural steel work erection from 5th floor to 8th, fast reaching completion. The unitised curtain walling system which gives the library its glazed "ice cube" facade as conceived by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, is progressing well with two elevations currently complete and glazed to 4th floor level.
The academic plaza takes form
The single storey concrete shell forming the basement level which houses the archive storage areas, and conservation suite is nearing completion and the external works forming the academic plaza to the East of the library is well under way, with the underground drainage system being completed.
A unique twist on tradition
Internally, the basement level of the main building is ready for decoration in many areas, with the ceilings and raised access floors well progressed. Mechanical and electrical services are progressing well to completion of first fix over the available floors currently to 3rd / 4th floor. The remaining 3 upper floors and roof will follow on close behind completion of the steel frame above. The feature atrium which runs through each of the four completed upper floors of the building is impressive, and once complete through the 8th floor roof will certainly give this building a unique twist on the more traditional buildings in Aberdeen.
