Name of the Library: Customs House Library
Parent Organisation: City of Sydney
Street Address: 31 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address: GPO BOX 1591 Sydney 2001
Telephone : +0292428555
Web : http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries/branches/customs-house-library
Library Email: library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Type of Library: Joint use
Population served:
Project Type : Conversion
Size Library occupies three floors of Customs House
Date of Completion: 2005
Architects: Lacoste + Stevenson Architects (Coordinating Architect – PTW, Heritage Architect – Tanner Architects)
Description
Customs House Library is located at Circular Quay on the doorstep of Sydney CBD and Sydney Harbour in one of Sydney’s landmark historical buildings. Spread over three floors the library features a number of flexible spaces, including lounge areas, a beautiful traditional quiet study space, exhibition spaces, computer facilities, Wifi, IT training facilities, and quality collections.
As part of the City of Sydney Library Network, Customs House Library regularly hosts a range of innovative and engaginig events, including the Late Night Library series, Classics at Customs and Lunches with Bite.
Photograph K Joss
Awards, case studies, further information
2006 Royal Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) Awards
Category: Public Buildings – Interiors
Winner: Lacoste + Stevenson Architects
Australia’s Favourite Library, ALIA, 2014
Nominee
Local Government Arts & Culture Awards 2014
Developing Arts and Culture: Libraries and Literature: Late Night Library, Council of the City of Sydney
Article
“The Infinite Library”
Stead, Naomi. Monument No 76 2006/07 pp 64-68
1001 Libraries to see before you die 