Canada Water Library, London, by CZWG

The library entrance is dominated by the sweeping spiral stairwell, lined with oak-veneered acoustic ribs.

Source: Tim Crocker

In spite of funding cuts and its lack of public-sector experience, CZWG has created an imaginative public library in London’s Docklands

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