Design awards and architecture
Main Library building
Architecture and furniture
Library Consultant: David Jones, State Library of New South Wales
Architects: Lawrence Nield and Partners (Sydney, NSW) in association with
John Mainwaring and Associates (Noosa, QLD)
Builder: Evans Harch Constructions Pty Ltd
Landscape architects: John Mongard Landscape Architects
Interior Design: Victoria Clayton / AHA Design
Joinery: AllKind Joinery & Glass Pty Ltd
Signage: Wood & Wood
Furniture: Sunco Furniture Pty Ltd - carrels and tables. FMCA - lounges and arm chairs
Chairs: Ergo Seating, Clicks Office Furniture Warehouse
Shelving: Kingfisher Library Shelving from Furnco Sales & Distribution Services
Design awards
The building has won the following design awards:
Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Sir Zelman Cowen Award for
Public Buildings 1997
Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Queensland Chapter Awards 1997
FDG Stanley Award for Outstanding Non-Residential Architecture
Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Queensland Chapter Awards 1997
BHP Colorbond Award
Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1997
Institutional Building Category
Queensland Master Builders Association, Regional Housing and Construction Awards 1997
Education Facilities Over A$5 Million
Queensland Master Builders Association, State Construction Awards 1998
Education Facilities Over A$5 Million
Australian Institute of Steel Construction
1997 AISC Queensland Architectural Steel Design Award
Information Commons, 1st Floor, Library building
Architecture and furniture
Architect: Noel Robinson, Design Inc. Brisbane
Builder: Evans Harch Constructions Pty Ltd
Signage: Wood & Wood
Information Services Desk and Newspaper Display: S & S Joinery, Maroochydore
Computer Desks: BusFurn, Yandina
Entrance and Exit Gates: Double Wanzel Beam Systems, Brice Australia
Entry and Exit Doors and Remotes: Eddington Doors
Remote Duress System: Team Security
Library Level 2 ICT Centre
Architecture and furniture
Architect: Noel Robinson, Design Inc. Brisbane
Builder: Evans Harch Constructions Pty Ltd
Signage: Wood & Wood
Shelving and End Panels: Kingfisher Library Shelving from Abax Systems
Link Doors: Eddington Doors
Study Room Desks: Bendix Business Furniture
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