As the Corby Cube nears completion, making an iconic addition to Corby’s skyline, Corby Borough Council can now reveal the building’s very own logo.
Partners of the Cube have agreed on a simple logo that will be used to integrate each of the spaces within the building and give them a joint identity. The logo was designed by Sea Design and will reinforce the building as a landmark and destination place in Corby.
Excitement around the project is continuing to build as the Borough counts down the days to get a glimpse of what is inside. Work started on the building in 2008 and the doors will open for the very first time within the week commencing 1st November 2010.
Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Pat Fawcett, said:
‘The Corby Cube is a significant part of the Parkland Gateway development and we are very excited that in just a matter of months residents in Corby will be able to visit their new civic hub.
‘The Corby Cube logo is a simple and modern design that will be used throughout the building and within literature. It is something that is instantly noticeable and will be produced in several colours to signify the different service areas within the building.’
Although the exterior of the project looks to be complete with modern glass cladding encasing the building and the public realm taking shape, work inside is still taking place to complete the state-of-the-art facility.
Here’s what you can look forward to inside:
Main Reception
On entering through the front door, visitors will be met by the Main Reception desk made from bright red high quality laminate. Help will be available here to direct visitors to the location of services within the building. The ground and first floor are, however public areas, and during opening hours visitors will be free to move directly through reception to the library and on to the One Stop shop, (OSS) and if they have time perhaps pause to browse an interesting book. Alternatively visitors can take the lift directly to the One Stop Shop.
One Stop Shop
A dedicated reception point in the OSS will be staffed by trained Customer Service Advisors who will have a good general knowledge of all council services. Customers will be able to access services such as housing repairs, advice and tenancy, Council Tax, benefits, environmental issues and cash payments.
Additionally, the One Stop Shop will be working with partners to enhance the “self-service” provision, and ensuring services from other organisations such as health, homelessness and debt avoidance projects are offered.
Library
The new library is located on a ramp which connects the ground and first floor. New stock is being specially purchased for the new library which will also home a computer suite.
The library features a special area for young people aged 13 – 25 called Headspace. This area is located at the end of the ramp, in between the first and second levels, and has been designed in consultation with local young people who have already chosen some of the book stock. Activities also shaped by young people will take place in this area and special features including a Wii and relaxed seating will be included.
Theatre
Probably the most exciting part of the Cube, Corby’s new theatre is accessed through the main reception, where the new box office will be selling tickets for future performances. The theatre is a stunning walnut clad 445 seat venue, with curved retractable seating system to facilitate a flexible flat floor auditorium space. The space has been designed to have a traditional theatre feel with balcony viewing whilst keeping modern theatre systems and flexibility.
And more…
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