Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Tender description

A new purpose built Library Building in Southmere Village, Thamesmead, London. This new civic building lies at the heart of the first phase of the planned 1,622 new homes to be delivered as part of the Abbey Wood and South Thamesmead Housing Zone. It will be located on the south side of Southmere Lake within 10 minutes' walk of the eastern most terminus of the new Elizabeth Line at Abbey Wood. This new state-of-the-art building will serve the needs of new, existing and future generations of communities living in the area, with a 21st Century library and learning space to the ground floor, with potential to accommodate other civic functions, including learning, health and well-being on its upper floor(s). This competition provides an opportunity for creative design solutions to be explored that engage with the lakeside settings and Peabody's commitment to investing in the local area.