The innovative design of the building, opened in 2014, caught the eye of the Australian Timber Design Awards judges. The library is a finalist in the Commercial or Public category and also the Sustainability Category.
East Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Cr Peter Neal, said the awards are Australasia’s most recognised stamp of excellence in timber design. “We’re very proud of the Bairnsdale Library redevelopment. It has become a meeting place or somewhere to relax and take a break, which was part of the aim of the design,” Cr Neal said. “That the environmental sustainability aspects of the building are being recognised is also pleasing. The use of timber throughout the building is striking yet creates warmth.”
The Sustainability category requires a building to make the best use of sustainable design principles that includes timber. This includes all items of the sustainable design, not just that timber has been included.
Judging for this category is conducted by Planet Ark’s Make It Wood - Do Your World Some Good campaign. “There is also a People’s Choice Award. You can view images of the Bairnsdale Library and vote for it to win this category, which I strongly urge people to do.”
To see the list of People’s Choice Award finalists and vote for the Bairnsdale Library visit
http://timberawards.com.au/pca2015/index.php and keep keying B in the drop down box until Bairnsdale Library appears.
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| The use of timber was a main design element in the Bairnsdale Library redevelopment. |
