The London Library — Sicolo Webb Architects Ltd

Rendered section of London Library Writers Room, with bookshelves, desks, golden-edged balustrades and proposed magenta carpet.

The London Library is one of the worlds leading literary institutions founded by Thomas Carlyle in 1841. The Library fronts St James’s Square in central London and is a Grade II listed building. As part of his work at Haworth Tompkins Matt oversaw the refurbishment of the historic Reading Room and the creation of a new Writers Room.

Photograph of London Library Writers Room, with desks, bookshelves, golden-coloured mesh balustrades and a neutral-tone carpet.

Photograph of London Library Reading Room, showing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, desk rows and magenta carpet. Taken from mezzanine.

Photograph of desk pair in London Library Writers Room, with obscured glass privacy screen and bookshelves in background..jpg

External photograph of three storey London Library building. Taken in evening, lights glowing through windows.