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Sandton Public Library is a multi story building, located on the east side^[1] of Nelson Mandela Square. This building has been recognized by the South African Institute of Architects and Co-Arc International Architects Won a Merit Award in 1995, for acting as " clear example of architecture mediating between the world as we find it and the world as we wish it to be."^[2]

The library has a separate section for children literature, a reference section and almost 200 seats for studies.^[3] The library has a catalogue of over 92 000 print books and a collection of multi media including audio books, videos and music. ^[4]

Gallery

Sandton Public Library Images
Entrance View
Courtyard View

History

The Library was first opened in 1994. The total construction cost was 20 million rand according to the Sandton Town Council journal released in that year. ^[5]

Construction

The design was based on creating 3 separate spaces,^[6] namely:

A public library

Council chambers

Low Rise Art Gallery

Public Library

The Public Library consist of two floors which include over 96 000 books

Council Chambers

The council chambers consist of boardroom for council meetings

Low Rise Art Gallery

Art gallery details

References

^ https://www.gapp.net/project/sandton-library/
^ https://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=8463
^ https://www.citizen.co.za/sandton-chronicle/news-headlines/2016/07/05/free-facilities-at-sandton-library/
^ https://nelsonmandelasquare.co.za/sandton-library/
^ Content, Print (2014-10-10). "Twentieth anniversary for Sandton library". Sandton Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
^ "Sandton Library - GAPP Architects and Urban Designers". Retrieved 2025-03-22.

[1] ttps://www.gapp.net/project/sandton-library/

[2] ttps://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=8463

[3] ttps://www.citizen.co.za/sandton-chronicle/news-headlines/2016/07/05/free-facilities-at-sandton-library/

[4] ttps://nelsonmandelasquare.co.za/sandton-library/

[5] Content, Print (2014-10-10). "Twentieth anniversary for Sandton library". Sandton Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-22.

[6] "Sandton Library - GAPP Architects and Urban Designers". Retrieved 2025-03-22.

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