Article source: Architecture Patrick Mauger

Restructured and enlarged, the Saint-Corneille library has undergone a complete renewal and been given new volumes. It is incorporated into the remains of the Saint-Corneille Abbey of which only the cloister, a cellar and the external envelope still exist. The archaeological cut-away provide an understanding of the building’s historic complexity.

The entrance has been redefined through the addition of a contemporary glass volume. From the street, passers-by can see the vaults supporting the ground floor and the cellar, and discover the atmosphere of the setting.

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• Architects: Architecture Patrick Mauger
• Project: Saint-Corneille Library
• Location: Compiegne, France
• Client: Compiègne Town Council
• Budget: 3.3 M€
• Site Area: 1 771 m²
• Collaborators: Khephren, RFR, SOGETI, DAL
• Environmental aspects: RT 2005
• Status: Built / Delivered in 2007

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