Left, clockwise Although technically a new building, The New Library still draws on the site’s history, including through its use of pitched gabled roofing. This is complemented by natural tones afforded by utilising wood and large apertures for natural lighting
Scooping the 26th RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK’s most prestigious award for architecture, last autumn for The New Library is testament to the attention to detail and depth of though that has gone into its design by Níall McLaughlin Architects. Speaking on behalf of the 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize jury, RIBA President Simon Allford commented: ‘A unique setting with a clear purpose – The New Library at Magdalene College is sophisticated, generous architecture that has been built to last. Creating a new building that will last at least 400 years is a significant challenge, but one that Niall McLaughlin Architects has risen to with the utmost skill, care and responsibility.’
Left The Henry Pang Room, with a large window allowing natural light to flood in