Il Salotto Sessions

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Sara Seravalli

25 November 2024

42m 42s

Case Study: The Paisley Library by Collective Architecture

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In this inspiring episode of Il Salotto Sessions, we delve into the story of the Paisley Library, a groundbreaking project by Collective Architecture that has transformed a community and redefined library design.


Our guests, **Ewan Imrie**, Director at Collective Architecture, and **Stephen Slevin**, from Renfrewshire Council, take us behind the scenes of this award-winning project, which recently earned the Judges' Special Recognition Award at the Herald Property Awards.


We discuss how the Paisley Library has become a life-changing hub for its community, offering a stunning architectural design while evolving through everyday use. A testament to innovation and collaboration, this building is both a beacon of inspiration and a blueprint for the future of public spaces.


🎧 Tune in for insights into:

- The vision and challenges behind the Paisley Library.

- How design can empower communities and adapt over time.

- What makes this project a standout example in modern architecture.


Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation with two leaders shaping the future of our built environment.


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**CORRIGENDUM: The affordable housing development by Collective Architecture that I mention in this episode is in Cumbernauld and not Cardonald **