Central Library

If there’s one thing we’ve learned makes better buildings, it’s empathy. Architecture never happens in isolation—and simply by being interested and engaged, we’ve found it’s possible to open up the conversations that connect a scheme to its clients and community.

We believe that the more constraints there are, the better the architecture. If there aren’t any constraints, we create them. Challenging sites, existing buildings and complex briefs almost always present incredible opportunities for great design.

To limit our environmental impact, we start with what is already there. By manipulating the form and fabric of a building—whether new or existing—we can work with the existing conditions of topography, light and orientation, and harness the natural energy sources offered by air, ground and water.

If a site’s constraints guide the bigger design decisions, then it’s empathy that informs the smaller, social details. These details frame the human narratives that aren’t included in the brief, anticipating specific moments in the users’ lives.

Good architecture is as much about what happens on the building site as it is about what’s on the drawing board. By working alongside contractors as well as clients we can ring-fence the ideas and details that matter, championing quality and sustainability throughout construction.

Central Library

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Central Library
London

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Local Authority

CLTH is undertaking a community based project related to the relocation of a flagship Central Library to a retail unit on the High Street.

We are currently re-imagining, re-purposing and future proofing an existing Unit to house this newly established public space. Community engagements throughout the design process will be an essential tool to give this space back to the community. Moreover, overall sustainability in the design will lead CLTH to deliver a scheme which considers Net Zero Carbon as an essential achievement.

We are looking forward to sharing more news soon!

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