Katherine Thomas

Library of Obsolescence

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Plan view of the ground floor café level.
Section cut showing the main atrium through the centre of the building.
Perspective render of the toy department showcasing the display of objects and people inhabiting the space.

Bachelor of Design

Library of Obsolescence is an adaptive reuse of the Albemarle Hotel on Ghuznee Street to provide a community space for the wider Te Aro community. The program of this design utilises the systems of a community library, but with household items such as furniture, toys, and clothes. Through the public's contribution the library will continue to grow and change, and thereby breathe new and constant life into the building.