These images were taken at the new Laidlaw Library, recently opened in July 2015.
Open to to the public as well as staff and students, a Caffe Nero, not a franchise but the first outlet seen on a university campus.
Hive booth seating from Connections
Large LCD screens for the booths!
Single tables pushed together…
These pendant lights have a colour changing LED bulb, with quality wood panelling as part of the acoustic treatment
More acoustic treatment
Service risers discreetly hidden in this Print Zone, with sink in the corner
Draughtsman chairs for working at counter height, with integral waste disposal
Spacious curved desking
Curved desking with 13amp plug sockets
These high back single seats have a city view
Single seats for a view and space to reflect
Behind these seats is the quiet study area
Draughtsman chairs for working at counter height
Good to see artwork on many internal walls
Aesthetic choice of portrait orientation of digital signage
Unfinished concrete throughout
View of new roof garden with two beehives
One of the bridges with seating for students
Group study area, a fair amount of furniture here compared to other floors