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Lough Foyle, Moville co. Donegal
12 April, 2018
buncrana library
Buncrana Library is located in a converted Presbyterian church. The
architect Peter Cullinane designed the building as 'mother and child'.
This design allows the extension to coexist in harmony with the existing
church. The building has a partial first floor mezzanine. Natural light
from windows is supplemented with low energy fluorescent lighting. The
building is naturally ventilated. A traditional 'Drontheim' fishing boat
hangs suspended from the ceiling.
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Hello, I would love to visit this library. The architecture is wonderful and I love the unique windows. Do you live close enough to walk to the library?
ReplyDeleteMagnifica esta bela biblioteca.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
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O prazer dos livros
...an inviting place!
ReplyDeleteA fitting use for the old church, somewhere were people can meet
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beauty alright!
ReplyDeleteThe library in my small town is currently being enlarged and renovated, but I don't think there will be a boat hanging from the rafters.... what a shame! The newer part of the building compliments the older part beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool. And very creative. Love it! Nice photos, too, Bill. And it's about time the Presbyterians got converted. Heh, heh!
ReplyDeleteBetter a library with many points of view than a church with only one point of view.
ReplyDeleteGood use made of an abandoned church. we took in an old fire hall with our library addition.
ReplyDeleteThe two sections are paired rather nicely. I love the boat!
ReplyDeleteA spectacular location for a library. Wonderful photos, Bill.
ReplyDeleteThe extension suits the original building very well.
ReplyDeleteA great reuse of the church building!
ReplyDeleteO, so nice! Thank you for all these photos.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to see a boat hanging from the ceiling of the library.
ReplyDeleteThe church building is beautiful.
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That stonework is really fascinating. Varied sizes and surfaces. It's well done. And that boat is a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteHi Bill.
ReplyDeletePretty buildings.
I go more for the old ones in the beautiful stones.
Groettie from Patricia.
Nice idea good executed.
ReplyDeletePrachtige foto's Bill met mooie details. Fraaie serie.
ReplyDeletegroet kees.
Magnificent building. Tastefully built to supplement the church.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
In a neighboring town an old church was used as a library for a long time. A fitting use of grand buildings, I think. I love the windows on this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the boat from the ceiling, what is the age of the old part of the library?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful location for a library. The windows are very special indeed, and I love the boat hanging from the ceiling.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I haven't heard of this 'mother and child' before ... I'm thinking I like the 'mother' more than the child, but then I never met a library that I didn't like!!!
ReplyDeleteThe library is like a church (which is very beautiful old church). I like a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that the form of the library is the same as the church. It is not usually so common construction method.
Beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a library beside a church. Very appropriate, I think.
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Hi.
ReplyDeleteGood contrast of buildings. Curious the ship on the roof of the bookstore.
I would be so happy sitting under that boat with a good book! Loved that the Library is naturally ventilated and lit -- I'd never heard of the 'mother and child' architecture, but it makes perfect sense on seeing the picture and reading your clear explanation. Such a great idea to keep the lovely Church intact but add what was needed in a way that did not detract from it. I assume that is the kind of boat that was once used by fishermen?
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. The boat seems a bit odd to be in a library but it looks good.
ReplyDeleteNeat concept. Great way to repurpose the building.
ReplyDeleteThey suits very well together, nice done.
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray you are well, Bill.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Nice posting!
ReplyDeleteGreat details.
Very interesting place. Built in 1861?
ReplyDeleteMB
I'm assuming you are on a holiday somewhere, Bill! Missing your posts.
ReplyDeleteVery original library ! 😊
ReplyDeleteI'm with RedPat. I hope you're on holiday and enjoying yourself. Miss your posts.
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming as well that you're off on vacation.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic building for a library!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this visit . . .
ReplyDeleteWould enjoy in person too . . .