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St Johns Library.

ArchiPro Project Summary - St Johns Library features a rectilinear design with a flexible open-plan layout, complemented by a multi-purpose community space and a large covered entry foyer, utilizing sustainable materials and natural ventilation for an eco-friendly environment.

Title:: St Johns Library
Architect:: BHI Architects
Category:: Community/; Public and Cultural

The St Johns building is rectilinear in form and is made up of two parts being the library and a multi purpose /community space which is connected by a large externally covered entry foyer.
The library is open plan to allow for flexibility with the office and admin uses accessed along one side. The design of the building has a large roof plane which prevents direct summer sun and forms protection to an external colonnade.
The building is predominately a composite of light weight steel structure and brick, sitting on a concrete slab. In ground water storage tanks provide water reuse to WC’s. The library has no air conditioning and the use of high light adjustable louvers to the perimeter of the building provides natural and cross ventilation.

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BHI Architects. BHI was founded in 1981 and we are now an integrated design practice covering architecture, urban design, interior design, heritage and research + planning. BHI has offices in Sydney, South Coast NSW, and the Sunshine Coast, QLD. Working across all sectors including mixed-use, commercial, multi-unit and single residential, industrial, cultural facilities, public buildings, seniors living, tourism developments, and infrastructure.Our relationships and understanding of the brief, together with our research and analysis, allows BHI to meet the expectations of the client and achieve successful outcomes.BHI is a member of the Green Building Council of Australia, registered with the NSW Architect’s Registration Board and utilizes Environmental Management System – ISO 14001-2004 and Quality Management System – ISO 9001-2008.