A new building recently held its grand opening in the downtown core of Halifax, and it is garnering lot of attention.
The branch of the Halifax Regional Library opened its doors to the public and, according to the mayor, its unique design makes a positive, forward-thinking statement to the community.
The building was designed by the Dutch firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen, which partnered with the Halifax design firm Fowler, Bauld & Mitchell. Its 129,000 square feet will house more than just Books; it will also contain study rooms, meeting space, a 300-seat auditorium, technology areas, and cafes. The Director of Central Library and Regional Services at Halifax Public Libraries noted that the space is very different than what comes to mind when most people think of a library, and it is designed to be whatever the community feels it should be. People can have a cup of coffee, read a book, spend some time online and even enjoy the fresh air out on the balcony.
The cost for the new building sits at an estimated $57.6m, with $18.3m coming from Federal funding, $13m from the province, and the rest from a combination of municipal funds and money collected through fundraising efforts.
A new development like this can help to draw people into a city’s downtown core, and brochure printers can create promotional pamphlets that let people know all about it. These can encourage them to come and check it out for themselves.Get a Free Quote for Books
