Work has recently been completed at the former Woolworths store in Palmerston Road, Southsea. Working on behalf of Portsmouth City Council, RBA were appointed to complete the interior design for the new Library and Customer Service Centre. The former lacklustre open box of the Woolworths store has been filled with vibrant, bright, fluid forms giving the library new life and many uses for the local community. Providing much more than just a place to read, RBA have created a space to meet, eat, learn and relax. This is complimented by the creation of distinctive functions such as a community space within a striking spiral wall. Individual bespoke ribbon walls separate the main library space and create comfortable work and seating areas, whilst forming a fluid route throughout the space. A café, IT suite and children’s area emphasise Southsea Library’s approach as a forward thinking yet comfortable addition to Palmerston Road.