Slough's new learning and cultural centre, The Curve, is set to open in 2015 after the design for this exciting new community building was approved by members in August 2010.
Slough Borough Council then undertook a comprehensive consultation exercise with local residents to get their opinions and ideas on how th building could be used and what the internal layout should be like.
The results from the consultation were packed with useful ideas about how services and areas within the 4447 m2 facility should be designed and run, including:
■A warm relaxing environment
■Helpful staff who have a good all round knowledge
■Computers and study spaces
■Greater range of books
■Performances and films
■Career guidance and life skills
■Variety of learning activities
■Café where you can meet friends and relax
■Various cultural activities
■Segregated areas/zones for children, adults reading/newspapers, games
■Exhibitions (including local interest/cultural interest)
■Professional, academic and vocational courses
■An area for council debates on things that affect them
■The opportunity to take part in council decisions
The Curve will also create an internal pedestrian link between the new bus station and Mackenzie Square, making it easier and safer for people to access the town centre.
The building will also be environmentally friendly as it incorporates solar panels and high efficiency gas boilers. There will also be a number of new trees planted around the entrance.
The Curve will open to visitors in 2015 and the existing town centre library will continue to operate as normal until then.
