| a | name and address | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Type of library | college [College Library within a University Library Service] |
| 2 | Name of library / Name of mother institution | Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design Library / University of the Arts London |
| 3 | Address | College: Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London, N1C 4AA, EnglandMother Institution: University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EY, England |
| 4 | Phone / Fax / Email |
(0207 514 7190 (phone) info@csm.arts.ac.uk (for College library enquiries) 0207 514 7029 (phone) s.gilmour@csm.arts.ac.uk (for CSM Learning Resources Manager)) |
| 5 | Name of the director of the library | Learning Resources Manager, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design Library: Sarah Gilmour Director of Libraries and Academic Support Services, University of the Arts London: Pat Christie |
| 6 | Contact person for enquiries | (Sarah Gilmour: Learning Resources Manager, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design Library) |
| b | population served | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Current readership, number of registered readers | 4 830 for Central Saint Martins (21 453 for University of the Arts London |
| 8 | Number of full time students | 4 281 for Central Saint Martins; 16 801 for University of the Arts London |
| 9 | Number of part time students | 34 for Central Saint Martins; 759 for University of the Arts London |
| 10 | Number of staff in institution | 1006 (348.31 FTE) for Central Saint Martins; 4269 (2077.57 FTE) for University of the Arts London |
| c | the old/original building(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Total floor area | 1 526 m² |
| 12 | Number of reader seats | 256 |
| 13 | Total capacity of shelving | 2112 linear metres |
| 14 | …in open access storage | 2112 linear metres |
| 15 | …in closed access stacks | 0 |
| 16 | Number of library staff | 24 FTE for Central Saint Martins |
| 17 | Opening hours to the public | 57 hours per week during term time (31 weeks per year), 20 hpw during Christmas and Easter vacation (6 weeks per year) 32.5 hpw during Summer vacation (14 weeks per year) Closed for 1 week between Christmas and New Year |
| a | architect(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Firm | Stanton Williams Architects, www.stantonwilliams.com |
| 19 | Project Architect | Paul Williams |
| 20 | Type of project |
| b | aims of the new building | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Short description of the main objectives and purposes of the project | Central Saint Martins Library opened on 3 October 2011. It combines the library collections that were previously held at two separate library sites which had serviced the College with wide-ranging study facilities which support a range of learning styles from group work to silent study. Through its design the architects, Stanton Williams, have sought to celebrate the industrial architecture of the landmark Grade II listed Granary Building as well as providing stunning views over the Regent’s Canal and into the College. The library is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Granary, with access via an attractive staircase or via the scenic lift for people with disabilities. The new space totals 1,800 sqm. The Library Project was one element of a major building project that involved relocating Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design to a new campus at Kings Cross – see for more information http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk In turn, this project is part of the Kings Cross major regeneration initiative - see for more information http://www.islington.gov.uk/ environment/planning/major schemes/kings cross/regenkingsx.asp |
| c | special features | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Site | The Library is located on two floors of the 19th Century grain store designed by Lewis Cubitt The College is located in close proximity to King’s Cross and St Pancras Stations and is part of the King’s Cross regeneration project. It is also close to the British Library. |
| 23 | Architecture | Warehouse conversion retaining original features including wooden beamed ceiling, iron pillars, brickwork and warehouse windows Central light-well a new addition and a key feature of the Granary Building. |
| 24 | Total gross floor area | 2 000 m² |
| divided into | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Open access services | Lower floor is dedicated to group study, upper floor is dedicated to silent study. Book and periodical stock is located on both floors with the majority on the upper floor. The majority of the library stock is on open access. |
| special rooms for (26-29) | ||
| 26 | Audiovisual | 3 DVD/video viewing stations |
| 27 | Computers | |
| 28 | Special collections | Materials and Products Collection: samples of materials and suppliers catalogues. |
| 29 | Seminar room(s) | 2 study booths on the lower floor |
| special activities (30-32) | ||
| 30 | Exhibition space | N/A |
| 31 | Lecture hall | N/A |
| 32 | Public refreshments | N/A |
| 33 | Administration and staff areas | Staff areas on the upper and lower floor. Single staff area on the lower floor with capacity for 18 staff members. 1 office for a single occupant on the upper floor and a staff area with capacity for 8 staff and a processing area. |
| 34 | Closed access stacks | N/A |
| 35 | Circulations areas (corridors, stairs, lifts), toilets, technical rooms, etc. | 22 single unisex toilets including 2 disabled access toilets, internal staircase from lower to upper floor |
| 36 | Further information | 2 levels located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Granary Building |
| 37 | Number of reader seats (total) | 272 (220 study chairs, 1 sofa, 2 armchairs, 24 bespoke study benches) Study chairs and benches supplied by Race Furniture |
| divided into | ||
| 38 | Audiovisual | 3 |
| 39 | Computers | The building has ubiquitous wireless access with the view that general purpose computing will be based on laptop usage rather than fixed workstations. |
| 40 | Seminar room(s) | N/A |
| 41 | Regular | 269 |
| b | total potential capacity of shelving | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Books and periodicals (total) | 103 000 books; 891 journal titles including 316 current subscriptions; 2850 lm shelving available. Cantilibra shelving supplied by Demco Interiors. |
| including | ||
| 43 | Open access stacks | 2850 linear metres |
| 44 | Closed access stacks | N/A |
| 45 | Compact shelving | N/A |
| 46 | Audiovisual materials | 9 309 Multi-Media Items (incl. 4 829 DVDs, 3,000 videos, 891 CDs, 589 CD-Roms) |
| 47 | Other | N/A |
| 48 | Number of staff required to operate the new library | Central Saint Martins Library staff: 17 FTE |
| c | mechanical features | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Ventilation/Air Conditioning | Displacement ventilation providing constant temperature at 21 °C |
| 50 | Heating | Variable temperature wet system linked with fresh air ventilation |
| 51 | Lighting | Computer controlled Prologik lighting system installed throughout the building |
| 52 | Acoustics | N/A |
| 53 | Lifts, elevators, escalators | 2 scenic lifts providing access to the Granary Building. Building served by 9 number Elite lifts |
| 54 | Book transportation system | N/A |
| 55 | Theft detection | 3M RFID system |
| 56 | Building management system | Building management system controls all mechanical services, the system installed is manufactured by Trend |
| 57 | Type of IT infrastructure | The IT infrastructure supporting CSM is a Cisco network of 6500 chassis in the Data Centre and 3750 switches on each floor. There is redundant 1GB WAN connectivity into the building with vertical fibre running from the Data Centre to the communication rooms on the floors and Cat5e 100Mbs to the desktop. Additionally there are 110 Wireless access points. |
| 58 | Other | SALTO access control with smartcards is used to access all areas of the building; printing and copying facilities are Canon Multi Functional Devices with a cashless payment system in place. The print management systems is Canon Uniflow and the online payment system is WPM. |
| 59 | Planning, preliminary brief | |
| 60 | Architectural competition | There was no architectural competition for the base build as it was purchased from a developer. The Fit Out architect was appointed by the fit out contractor. The fit out contractor appointment competition was in December 2009. |
| 61 | Period of project | Tens of thousands of drawings for the Fit Out Stage F – July 2010 |
| 62 | Opening of the construction work | May 2008. Base Build Commencement November 2008. Fit Out Commencement March 2011. Opening of the Building October 2011. |
| 63 | Conclusion of the construction | 3,5 Years |
| 64 | Furnishing and moving the collections | July - September 2011 |
| 65 | Opening of the new building for public | 3rd October 2011 |
| 66 | Site | N/A |
| 67 | Building | 0 |
| 68 | Furniture and equipment | 0 |
| 69 | Fees | not available |
| 70 | Total | not available |
| 71 | Operating costs | |
| 72 | Funding (Type of commission and source of funding) |
| Art Libraries Journal vol. 36 no.1 2011 Special issue: the architecture and space planning of art libraries p.22 Regeneration King’s Cross: the Central Saint Martin’s Collect of Art relocation project. Architects Journal: http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/stanton-williams-art-school-bags-top-planning-prize/86250. Architects Journal: http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/stanton-williams-scoops-planning-for-kings-cross-square-scheme/8624956.article |
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| Art Libraries Journal vol. 36 no.1 2011 Special issue: the architecture and space planning of art libraries p.22 Regeneration King’s Cross: the Central Saint Martin’s Collect of Art relocation project. Architects Journal: http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/stanton-williams-art-school-bags-top-planning-prize/86250. Architects Journal: http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/stanton-williams-scoops-planning-for-kings-cross-square-scheme/8624956.article |
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