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Weldon Library Revitalization
Weldon Library Revitalization
London, Canada
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Institutional - Educational Interiors
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Weldon Library Revitalization
London, Canada
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Institutional - Educational Interiors
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$5M - 10M
This project marks the first phase of the transformation of Western University’s D.B. Weldon Library, a brutalist icon by John Andrews (1968). The project revitalizes Andrews’ brutalist vision while supporting a modern academic experience for students, staff, and visitors. A new, dynamic, and daylit Learning Commons reconnects the Great Hall to the previously enclosed mezzanine. Spaces for studying, socializing, and connecting with the community, enriched with integrated exhibition and display areas, support 21st-century learning. New floors, sculptural lighting, textural millwork, and varied furnishings enhance the brutalist character while making the space brighter, more adaptable, and inviting.
The redesign avoids millions of tons of carbon emissions associated with demolition and new construction. A Deep Energy Retrofit lowers energy usage by over 30%, and high-efficiency plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by over 40%. Energy-efficient LED lighting, glazing upgrades, and increased natural light further reduce energy use.
The design connects the environment with natural material choices. FSC-certified wood products ensure sustainability, while a new interior planting program promotes biophilia. Furniture accommodates diverse needs, and acoustics improve comfort and support for neurodiverse students.
The redesign ensures the building serves the next 50 years, with a new service spine providing future adaptability. The revitalized Weldon Library is a healthier, brighter, and more sustainable space for the university community.
The redesign avoids millions of tons of carbon emissions associated with demolition and new construction. A Deep Energy Retrofit lowers energy usage by over 30%, and high-efficiency plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by over 40%. Energy-efficient LED lighting, glazing upgrades, and increased natural light further reduce energy use.
The design connects the environment with natural material choices. FSC-certified wood products ensure sustainability, while a new interior planting program promotes biophilia. Furniture accommodates diverse needs, and acoustics improve comfort and support for neurodiverse students.
The redesign ensures the building serves the next 50 years, with a new service spine providing future adaptability. The revitalized Weldon Library is a healthier, brighter, and more sustainable space for the university community.
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