Photo Gallery

October 1, 2018

New furniture ready and awaiting its final placement

Books now fill the many rows of shelving

Work on the upper floors nearing completion

Computing with a view at new workstations on the main floor

Small instructional space on the upper floor

More of the new colour palette that now adorns the library

August 20, 2018

During an early visit to the site, Paul Merrick, the lead architect who worked with master architect Ron Thom on Bata Library said the work was “dazzling” and expected the new library to be even more spectacular than when it originally opened. 

A beautiful view looking skyward through the refinished stair to the newly restored skylight

A closer look at the signature rooftop skylight

Beautiful wood on the underside of stairs previously hidden under carpet was exposed and stained

Each ceiling panel was carefully removed and restored to its original beauty

The refinished ceiling is accentuated with new, energy efficient LED lighting throughout the library

Heritage wood features were renewed or relocated to preserve as many sections as possible

The new living wall is in place and ready to be planted

After being shortened to accommodate new sprinklers, bookshelves are ready to receive books again

Books are starting to return from storage to be restocked by library staff

New furniture was carefully selected to complement the classic Ron Thom style 

Colour palettes were also deliberate to match to building's heritage

New computer workstations on the main floor overlooking the river

New meetings spaces will provide more opportunities for students to collaborate

The central staircase acts as a gateway to explore new study spaces and research centres

Breathtaking views of the river remain a constant throughout the library

Newly installed trellises have the library looking as good on the outside as it will on the inside

October 26, 2018