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Bing Thom wins Design Exchange Award for Surrey Library

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

With the completion of the Central City Tower in 2003, the tone for design and architecture in Whalley and Surrey was set. The design was so iconic that it became the new logo for the City of Surrey. If you … Continue reading →

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Photo tour of the City Centre Library!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Media were invited to take a full tour of the nearly complete City Centre Library today. Other than connecting the computers, filling some more stacks, and hanging the public art, the gorgeous new building appeared ready for the public. Designed … Continue reading →

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Downtown Surrey should be the cultural centre of the region

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

Downtown Vancouver is superficial and this is, unfortunately, reflected in its public spaces. The majority of these public spaces are situated along the edge—the seawall, squares, and beaches—allowing us to admire the beauty of mountains, ocean, and the unique Vancouver … Continue reading →

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SFU to host Continuing Studies program from new Library

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

SFU has announced a fall lineup of Continuing Studies classes that will be taught from the new Surrey City Centre Library. Centred on programs for the Surrey community, SFU courses range from English classes to corporate storytelling, from career transition workshops … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE: Sneak peek at the City Centre Library [pics]

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Civic Surrey obtained an exclusive tour of the under-construction City Centre Library last week. Thanks to my tour guides, Jean Lamontagne, GM of Planning, and Surinder Bhogal, Manager of the City Centre Library. Designed by Bing Thom Architects, the building … Continue reading →

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Imagining the library of the future

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

I’ve never really been a library type of guy. If there was a book I wanted to read, I’d usually visit Chapters and buy it for $20. Many times, I’d Google a topic and read about it online before I … Continue reading →

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Tour of the Surrey City Centre Library [pics]

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Surrey Libraries has updated its Flickr photo album with the latest pictures of the City Centre facility currently under construction. Take a peek!

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