The HIVE Worcester is a very unique building and can be easily seen from across the river, because of it's large Golden structure it stands out from all the others
The Hive was Europe's first joint University and Public Library, it was a vision of the University of Worcester and Worcestershire County Council and was 10 years in the making.
Here's a few facts:-
Opened July 2012 Is the first of its kind in Europe
Houses 12 miles of archive collections
Winner of two international awards for the building's design and sustainability
Contains a quarter of a million books
Anticipating over a million visitors per year
Over a million books issued in the building's first year of opening
10,000m2 of public space, over five floors 800 study stations
Over 26,000 records of historic monuments and buildings Landmark
The distinctive design The Hive is a building that responds to its brief and setting, and uses sustainable materials that will endure. It is accessible by all people, provides a safe environment and is welcoming to anyone who comes through the doors. To help users identify where they feel most comfortable, each area within The Hive is defined by colour, lighting and acoustics to create distinct and appropriate zones. The building makes maximum use of controlled natural light and ventilation with controls and local manual override to ensure the comfort of users throughout the building. Materials have been selected to minimise embodied energy and generation of toxins in manufacture, use and ultimate disposal. Where possible materials will be recycled and locally sourced and the design allows for the building structure and fabric to be recycled at the end of its life. Water use is minimised by the specification of water saving fittings and the recycling of grey water.
The cache is in a section just off some steps on route(not the main steps) to the entrance and may not be the best place to view the building.
There are areas to sit around and enjoy some quietness (possibly?) near the entrance and gardens around the building for a better view.
There is also a Cafe in the Library if you require refreshments
The cache is a small magnetic nano, you will need to bring your own pen/pencil and possibly tweezers, please replace the cache as found