Eastern Maar
Victorian
Designed by Kosloff Architecture, the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre replaces the existing local library with a much larger, brighter, and accessible space in the heart of Warrnambool’s CDB. The new space is located on the South West TAFE campus and provides facilities for the local community and South West TAFE students and staff.
A new 3-storey contemporary extension connected by a glazed linkway to an existing, refurbished, heritage-listed building combines the traditional elements of a library with new elements, including a café, gardens, a dedicated children’s area, a tech zone, and a staircase with landings offering space for seating or performances.
A curved façade reveals views to the ocean. Internally, the new ceilings serve to bind together the contemporary and heritage buildings.
The project is the outcome of a partnership between the Victorian Government, South West TAFE and Warrnambool City Council.
Kosloff Architecture’s success in drawing out the best of a tired heritage building and using it as inspiration for a stunning new three storey building with a seamless interconnection between old and new has been heralded a triumph by Warrnambool community. Striking design elements internally and externally, testament to the architect’s vision and attention to detail have ‘lifted the aspirations of the City’. The highly functional design is a result of Kosloff’s willingness to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Julian Kosloff, Design Architect
Lance van Maanen, Project Architect
Stephanie Bullock, Design Architect
Bryce Raworth, Heritage Consultant
GLAS Urban, Landscape Consultant
Kosloff Architecture, Interior Designer
Philip Chun, Building Surveyor
Philip Chun, DDA
Quantum Traffic, Traffic Consultant
Resonate, Acoustic Consultant
Studio Semaphore, Signage and Wayfinding
SY Structures, Civil Consultant
SY Structures, Structural Engineer
TSA Management, Project Manager
Umow Lai, AV Consultant
Umow Lai, ESD Consultant
Umow Lai, Fire Engineering
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
