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. 

Info courtesy of Public Library Buildings








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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    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?

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  2. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraApril 12, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    Magnifica esta bela biblioteca.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  3. TomApril 12, 2018 at 11:36 AM

    ...an inviting place!

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  4. Billy Blue EyesApril 12, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    A fitting use for the old church, somewhere were people can meet

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  5. Marie SmithApril 12, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    It’s a beauty alright!

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  6. ShammickiteApril 12, 2018 at 12:49 PM

    The 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.

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  7. LowellApril 12, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    This is very cool. And very creative. Love it! Nice photos, too, Bill. And it's about time the Presbyterians got converted. Heh, heh!

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,April 12, 2018 at 3:07 PM

    Better a library with many points of view than a church with only one point of view.

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  9. RedApril 12, 2018 at 3:19 PM

    Good use made of an abandoned church. we took in an old fire hall with our library addition.

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  10. SharonApril 12, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    The two sections are paired rather nicely. I love the boat!

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  11. MarleenApril 12, 2018 at 4:44 PM

    A spectacular location for a library. Wonderful photos, Bill.

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  12. William KendallApril 12, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    The extension suits the original building very well.

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  13. RedPatApril 12, 2018 at 6:02 PM

    A great reuse of the church building!

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  14. Aritha V. April 12, 2018 at 7:47 PM

    O, so nice! Thank you for all these photos.

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  15. Maria RodriguesApril 12, 2018 at 9:46 PM

    So interesting to see a boat hanging from the ceiling of the library.
    The church building is beautiful.
    Greetings
    Maria de
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  16. KayApril 13, 2018 at 3:57 AM

    That stonework is really fascinating. Varied sizes and surfaces. It's well done. And that boat is a real beauty.

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  17. Patsfotos.April 13, 2018 at 9:40 AM

    Hi Bill.

    Pretty buildings.
    I go more for the old ones in the beautiful stones.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  18. s.cApril 13, 2018 at 10:08 AM

    Nice idea good executed.

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  19. KeesApril 13, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    Prachtige foto's Bill met mooie details. Fraaie serie.
    groet kees.

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  20. Victor S E MoubarakApril 13, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    Magnificent building. Tastefully built to supplement the church.

    God bless.

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  21. MichelleApril 13, 2018 at 1:56 PM

    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.

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  22. AmyApril 13, 2018 at 7:54 PM

    I'm liking the boat from the ceiling, what is the age of the old part of the library?

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  23. Lowcarb team memberApril 13, 2018 at 11:37 PM

    What a wonderful location for a library. The windows are very special indeed, and I love the boat hanging from the ceiling.

    All the best Jan

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  24. AngieApril 14, 2018 at 4:43 AM

    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!!!

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  25. orvokkiApril 14, 2018 at 6:38 AM

    The library is like a church (which is very beautiful old church). I like a lot.
    It's great that the form of the library is the same as the church. It is not usually so common construction method.

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  26. Lady FiApril 15, 2018 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful building.

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  27. CatarinaApril 15, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    I have never seen a library beside a church. Very appropriate, I think.
    :)

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  28. Tania LópezApril 15, 2018 at 5:11 PM

    Hi.
    Good contrast of buildings. Curious the ship on the roof of the bookstore.

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 16, 2018 at 12:22 AM

    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?

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  30. LindaApril 16, 2018 at 5:43 AM

    Interesting post. The boat seems a bit odd to be in a library but it looks good.

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  31. SRQApril 16, 2018 at 6:12 PM

    Neat concept. Great way to repurpose the building.

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  32. biebkriebelsApril 17, 2018 at 10:57 AM

    They suits very well together, nice done.

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  33. Victor S E MoubarakApril 17, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    I hope and pray you are well, Bill.

    God bless.

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  34. GunnApril 17, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    Nice posting!
    Great details.

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  35. Small City ScenesApril 17, 2018 at 6:50 PM

    Very interesting place. Built in 1861?
    MB

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  36. RedPatApril 17, 2018 at 7:54 PM

    I'm assuming you are on a holiday somewhere, Bill! Missing your posts.

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  37. Babzy.BApril 17, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    Very original library ! 😊

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  38. KayApril 17, 2018 at 11:13 PM

    I'm with RedPat. I hope you're on holiday and enjoying yourself. Miss your posts.

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  39. William KendallApril 18, 2018 at 4:25 PM

    I'm assuming as well that you're off on vacation.

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  40. JennApril 18, 2018 at 7:27 PM

    What a fantastic building for a library!

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  41. LynneApril 21, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    I enjoyed this visit . . .
    Would enjoy in person too . . .

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