We create vibrant and welcoming libraries that you will want to visit, spend time and work in.
Our experienced design team will challenge the traditional, and work with you to bring new and exciting ideas to promote stock and improve the reader experience.
We believe that public libraries should be the heartbeat of community life and culture.
As a specialist library design company, we understand how to create great places for people to visit, spend time and enjoy.
Creating a stimulating and vibrant library space is key to helping children develop the learning strategies they need to become independent and lifelong learners.
Every library is unique and we have experience in crafting learning spaces for children of all ages.
Our learning commons approach to college and university libraries suggests bright and vibrant spaces where the students are offered a choice of study styles, both formal and relaxed individual working as well as collaborative group space.
Clever design and attractive furniture play a part in providing essential space for clinicians and students to research, study and access various media, as well as a quiet place to relax and spend time.
We offer a free, no obligation library design service by our highly experienced library designers.
This year's SLA weekend course - "Building Identity, Building Readers" - is a joint venture with CILIP YLG, and will be held on 21 to... > MORE
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Huddersfield Library, Kirklees Council’s Central Library and Art Gallery, is a four-storey, Grade II listed building in the town centre. The task was to transform the Lending department into a flexible space, within the...> MORE
Cwm Glas is a lively, busy and exciting Primary school in Swansea which seeks to encourage all its pupils to achieve personal excellence, reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to the school and the wider...> MORE
In early 2018, FG Library & Learning were commissioned by Writtle University College to install soft furnishings and furniture to the newly refurbished Maddison building. Previously utilised as an accommodation and office block, the...> MORE
The school’s aim was to bring their library to life with the use of bright, contemporary colours whilst introducing a woodland theme to the space. The design was to be centred around the school’s bespoke...> MORE
FG Library & Learning were commissioned to work on Chelmsford Library’s new children’s space and family hub, and put it at the heart of the city’s family support services. It was to become a one-stop shop, bringing...> MORE
A fabulous library that the community love Woodseats library forms part of a new community hub, offering a contemporary and inviting space for everyone. The library caters for all demographics – this is represented well by the...> MORE
The Edmonton Centre brings together a completely refurbished library set over 2 floors and the council’s Customer Access facilities. FG Library & Learning worked with Ingleton Wood Consultancy and Enfield Council to create a...> MORE
This exciting project involved the renovation of the study area on the third floor of this historic, grade II listed, 1885, Alfred Waterhouse building for Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester. The historic space has been...> MORE
Halton Lodge Primary School craved a fresh and exciting design for the thoroughfare of their school. The aim was to create a library with areas for children to work in groups, read alone and undertake research: to put reading at the very...> MORE
Merthyr Tydfil Public Libraries opened their first co-located libraries at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre around four years ago. The Central Library in Merthyr is still a busy, bustling location, but developments to the town...> MORE
Intake Primary has the highest aspirations for all their children, celebrating achievements and recognising successes. They strive to create a positive, stimulating environment, where there is a real sense of belonging, where everyone is...> MORE
Our brief was to refurbish the existing family history area which would house both lending and research materials at Blyth Library. The area needed to be accessible and user friendly so customers would be able to find the materials they...> MORE
Set in the heart of the village, Carlton Primary School is a very special place to learn where each and every one of the children feel proud to belong. The school prides itself on creating a rich atmosphere full of creative learning and...> MORE
The Henrietta Barnett School is a state grammar school for girls located in the Hampstead Garden Suburb Conservation Area of North London. Their new library needed to be an all-encompassing, fully-integrated facility for the modern age,...> MORE
Over the last 5 years, Worcestershire Libraries and Learning Service has been remodelling its offer, moving away from standalone service points towards partnership working and co-location for a more sustainable long term...> MORE
With a planned increase in student numbers St Mary’s University realised that their existing building no longer provided adequate space for the library and IT services. The University appointed FG Library & Learning to design a...> MORE
Dating back to 1913, this space was originally an art room with a high pitched ceiling and great natural light, but over the years the effect was diminished by the addition of a mezzanine floor and high shelving covering the...> MORE
The client was looking for a fresh modern Library design to fit the newly designed campus at Bournemouth & Poole College. The overall aim being to encourage students to spend more study time in the Library. The location for...> MORE
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons is a state of-the-art 21st century learning environment at the University of Manchester. The landmark building was designed to encourage study in a stimulating and comfortable environment that is...> MORE
The new Ashford Gateway project was built over three floors and offers a one stop shop where residents can access a broad range of public services. This public library is just one of the services offered. The white colour scheme was...> MORE
Background Aquinas Sixth Form College underwent a complete rebuild programme. This provided an opportunity to rethink the role of the library and learning centre. The Learning and Resources manager said 'Our vision was to think...> MORE
Background As part of the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre regeneration project, the central library needed to cater for all sections of the community. Solihull council required a modern library with an open plan feel that would be...> MORE
Background The £6.7 million development of the brand new St Thomas Community School in Swansea provides a brand new school in the heart of the community. The new 21st century school replaces the old primary school and includes a...> MORE
The client required a modern and comfortable space that would provide an interactive, stimulating environment. They wanted to create an exceptional visitor experience for the whole community. The vision was for a flagship library that...> MORE
Background Our task was to move a popular public library from an old existing building to new premises. The library was relocated to a precinct area to occupy what was formerly three separate retail units. The Challenge The...> MORE
Background Situated in a Victorian building spread over three floors, the new-look Record Office brings Derbyshire’s fascinating past to life for residents, visitors and students. Four miles of original Derbyshire record can be...> MORE
Background This College Library modernisation project required the existing ‘L’ shaped library space to be completely transformed to maximise its appeal with students. The client was keen to create a light, bright and modern...> MORE
Background This library in a newly built junior school incorporated three small but distinct areas, each required for a specific function and purpose. These were a small library, a designated reading area for groups, and a more confined...> MORE
Background This public library was relocated as part of a £23 million project to provide a new joint service centre that brings together Nottingham City Council, NHS Nottingham City and City Homes all under one roof. The...> MORE
Background This primary school is located near the famous landmark Hadrians Wall, and this was chosen as the theme for the recently extended school library. The Challenge Working with our in house design team, the client was...> MORE
Background This landmark aluminium clad public library shaped like an inverted pyramid was designed by the architects CZWG to house 40,000 books and 2,500 DVD’s. FG Library worked with the design team on this £14 million...> MORE
Background The library in the University of Surrey occupies three floors of a new extension to the existing building. The shelving system had to complement the striking architecture and contemporary interior. The Challenge To make...> MORE
FG Library is proud to present the total renovation of the Barrow Central Library, based in Barrow-in-Furness. Set in grade II listed Beaux-Arts style building this 800 square meters library wanted to achieve a look and feel that embraces...> MORE
Background Oldbury Public Library is a part of the £6 million newly built Jack Judge House and occupies the ground floor of this spectacular building that houses over 300 council staff. Our design team worked closely with the...> MORE
When asbestos was discovered in the Bradford Central library in 2012, the Bradford Council decided to move from the existing premises to a new smaller site in Centenary Square. The new City library on two floors had to house around 60,000...> MORE
Our challenge was to create a fresh and vibrant look for all three HEFT* education centres, making the best use of the space, and providing a mix of study styles for the medical staff and the students who use these busy...> MORE
Lincoln College is the largest educational institute in Lincolnshire, providing study opportunities for around 9000 full and part-time students across three locations. The Monks Road campus in Lincoln is both the administrative centre and...> MORE
Wakefield One is the new home for Wakefield's flagship library and the city's museum provision. FG Library worked in partnership with the YPO to design and deliver this large scale dynamic project, incorporating the main library,...> MORE
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