Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) | Geelong …
WEBEnjoy spectacular views of Geelong and beyond from the Level 5 Balcony. Find a place to read, to learn and reflect. Attend a public lecture or special event. Rediscover our storied history in the Geelong Heritage Centre, experience the latest technologies and access to a world of information.
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome)
WEBInspired by the domed shape of reading rooms in great libraries around the world, this iconic building features: 6,000m² of space, including five public levels. A diverse collection of print, multimedia and heritage items.
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - Wikipedia
WEBThe Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is a regional library, archive and resource facility in the city of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [1] Geelong Free Library was begun in 1858. [2] The Geelong Historical Records Centre was established in 1979 as a depository for significant historical records and archives from the district. [3]
The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - The Design Files
WEBOpened in November 2015, the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (GLHC), known as ‘The Dome’, is the ultra-modern centrepiece of the low-lying cityscape. In today’s story, our architecture columnist Stuart Harrison discusses this award-winning building by Melbourne-based firm Ashton Raggatt McDougall Architecture (ARM).
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - ARM Architecture
WEBThis sensitive, extraordinary site abuts Johnstone Park, the 1926 Geelong Peace Memorial and the Geelong Art Gallery in the civic and cultural heart of the city. Our building is open to all these historic influences, including the heritage-listed fastigiate Monterey Cypress trees.
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - DAC
WEBBehind the existing Heritage Centre sits the new library — an eroded sphere opening up to Johnstone Park, the 1926 Geelong Peace Memorial, and the Geelong Art Gallery. Sited and responsive to all these historic influences it now forms an early Australian picturesque of the beautiful ruin.
The Wheeler Centre - Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
WEBGeelong Library & Heritage Centre (the Dome) has been designed for the enjoyment of the region's community and visitors – local, national and international. Inside, this impressive and digitally-advanced space is the perfect platform for innovative and world-leading library and information services.
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - Concrete Playground
WEBMay 11, 2021 · Known locally as 'The Dome' and s panning eight levels in the thick of the city, the building is far more than just a library — it's become a vibrant gathering space for locals to meet, especially thanks to its ground-floor cafe that opens out …
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre - Simon Fieldhouse
WEBThe Geelong Library and Heritage Centre serves as a versatile hub for both traditional library services and heritage preservation. Its modern architecture juxtaposed with the preservation of historical elements is a testament to Geelong's commitment to …
Design smarts: Geelong Library and Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture
WEBDec 1, 2015 · The new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Designed by ARM Architecture. View from Johnstone Park, with the Geelong Peace Memorial in the foreground. Photography by Michael Smith. The timing of this project makes it an interesting case study for the future of public libraries.