Design team for a new library for the University of Bristol.

The international competition called for architect-led teams to design a contemporary library, while acknowledging the conservation setting and abiding by the university's high standard of sustainability. The winning proposal is for a landmark building that integrates with the local built environment, capitalises on the location and views, and extends the landscaping from Royal Fort Garden throughout the whole precinct. There is an ambition to include exhibition spaces, reading rooms and a café for the public to enjoy. The new library may also include a cultural collections centre to give access to the university's world-class collections of historic books, art and theatre artefacts.