Old Library, Oldham

Our team was commissioned to deliver the MEP design for the refurbishment of Grade II Listed Library, a well-known local building constructed in 1883. The refurbishment would transform the building into a community heritage centre and an administrative centre for the Council.

The project involved converting the old library into a multi-purpose facility, including exhibition spaces to showcase historical items, conference rooms, meeting areas, a new council chamber, administrative offices, and performance studios. As the building was dilapidated for many years, the first phase of the renovation focused on making it watertight by adding additional sealing and installing new windows that provide natural ventilation.

Our team are responsible for creating a detailed MEP design and conducting a Low Zero Carbon assessment for the renovation. In addition, dynamic thermal modelling was carried out to assist in the design of the building to minimise the risk of overheating and to improve the building’s performance; our team provided recommendations for potential system solutions that would reduce operational carbon emissions for the site. Natural ventilation will be incorporated throughout the design and air handling units with integrated heat pumps to further reduce carbon emissions.