Library designs unveiled

Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council, has unveiled the design concepts for the new £193 million Library of Birmingham by the internationally acclaimed Dutch architects Mecanoo Architecten.

The Library of Birmingham will occupy a prime site on Centenary Square between the Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) and Baskerville House and is a major flagship for the regeneration of the city which will create 250 new jobs including 25 apprenticeships.

Birmingham City Council’s Employment Access Team will work with the contractor, Midlands-based Carillion, to ensure that local people most marginalised in the current labour market have access to these new job opportunities.

At 31,000 sq metres The Library of Birmingham which will be integrated with The REP at ground floor and mezzanine levels.

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