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Former Marrickville hospital repurposed into library with Rubner’s timber engineering
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Architecture & Design Team

11 Feb 2022 • 2m read • View Author

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The entrance of the Marrickville Library featuring rounded timber columns

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The timber columns support the roof structure of the building

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The timber columns provide an open space feeling inside the library

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The oversized floating canopy roof is inspired by the old hospital roof

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