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New environmentally friendly & multifunctional Surry hills library and community centre

The elegant new sate-of-the art Sydney Surry Hills Library and Community Centre by fjmt provides a sustainable and comfortable space which offers a range of diverse facilities to the community.

In the bio-filtration atrium specially selected plants

filter the air before it is naturally cooled in an

underground labyrinth and recirculated throughout

the building. The green roof helps to cool the building

in summer and insulate it during winter; at the same

time, solar energy is collected from the rooftop to

power the equipment and rainwater for the plumbing

system. Moreover, the computerized building management system controls the conditions of

the internal environment by adjusting the artificial lighting and external sunshade shutters,

and monitoring water and energy consumption.

“This Centre will hopefully be the starting point of a green rating system for public

buildings. It will be an innovative example of design and sustainability possibilities for future

developments.”… “We have raised the bar in terms of merging complex environmentally

sustainable design with the delivery of a highly useable community facility.” Ms Moore said.

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The contemporary library provides an expanded collection and

research room with computers. The childcare centre can help

people take care of their child while they are reading or

studying. The flexible community meeting room provides a

space for people to get together, and the art audio-visual

facilities are available to public. In addition, there is

commercial kitchen and arts & craft space for cooking and

handcraft classes. The café is a space for local interaction and

activities.

This building will bring a fresh breath of air to the community. The choice of new facilities will

open up this space to different group of people, in the mean time; the environmentally

friendly technology will minimize the impact on nature

END Sydney studio Level 5, 140 George Street

Sydney 2000 NSW Australia

T [+612] 9251 7077 F [+612] 9251 7072 E fjmt@fjmt.com.au

About the FJMT studio

The fjmt studios undertake a range of projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, South-

East Asia and the Middle East. Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp utilizes the latest technology to

ensure clarity and efficiency of communications with the clients and consultants.

For remote projects, fjmt studios provide local ‘on the ground’ knowledge and experience

through collaboration with a carefully selected local practice.