{"id":825974,"date":"2026-11-06T11:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/825974\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T11:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:36:10","slug":"library-by-collective-architecture-revitalises-scottish-high-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/825974\/","title":{"rendered":"Library by Collective Architecture revitalises Scottish high street"},"content":{"rendered":"

The conversion of a dilapidated high-street building into a public library<\/a> in Paisley, Scotland<\/a>, shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, features in this video by photographer Jim Stephenson.<\/p>\n

The film forms part of a series being published by Dezeen in collaboration with the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland<\/a> (RIAS) to highlight the annual award\u2019s 2026 shortlist. <\/p>\n

In the video, viewers are introduced to Paisley Central Library, designed by Scottish studio Collective Architecture<\/a> to serve as a welcoming community space with reading areas, event spaces and a study room.<\/p>\n

\"Paisley<\/p>\n

According to studio director Ewan Imrie, Paisley Central Library was conceived as a civic space for \u201cpeople to dwell\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe client was very clear from the outset that the building had to be as welcoming to all different types of people from all aspects of society,\u201d Imrie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEncouraging people to dwell was the most important thing and if they pick up a book and read it then that\u2019s a bonus.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Edinburgh<\/p>\n

\n Read:\n <\/p>\n

Building reuse defines shortlist for Scotland\u2019s best building<\/p>\n

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Established in 2002, the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award is an annual award that highlights Scottish projects, with this year\u2019s winner set to be announced on 26 November.<\/p>\n

Comprising three reuse projects, RIAS said this year\u2019s shortlisted projects<\/a> tap into \u201cimportant conversations around community, collaboration, retrofit and reuse\u201d. Shortlisted alongside the Paisley Central Library is the Edinburgh Futures Institute by Bennetts Associates and the Tarlair Outdoor Pool Pavilion by Studio Octopi.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s winner was a public park renewed by studios Stallan-Brand and LDA Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The film and photography is courtesy of Jim Stephenson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n Film and photography by Jim Stephenson<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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