Title: Library architecture + design /
Authors: Roth, Manuela.
Publisher: Braun,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Library architecture; Library buildings Design and construction.
Abstract: This volume from the 'Masterpieces' series presents outstanding examples of revolutions in library design and renovation, an architectural challenge to strike the finest balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Contents: IED Library, Rome / 2A+P/A -- Library Am Guisanplatz, Bern, Switzerland ; Swiss National LIbrary, Bern, Switzerland / ALB Architektengemeinschaft AG with David Bosshard -- Chilean National Library Founders hall, Santiago, Chile / A & F Architects/DIAV -- Grosuplje Public Library, Grosuplje, Slovenia / Abiro/Nena Gabrovec, Arne Vehovar, Kaja Lipnik Vehovar -- Thompson Library Renovation, Columbus, Ohio / Acock Associates Architects -- The University of Helsinki City Campus Library, Helsinki, Finland / Anttinen Oiva Architects LTD -- Curno Public Library and Auditorium, Curno, Italy ; Library in Nembro, Italy / Archea Associati -- Ílhavo City Library, Ílhavo, Portugal / ARX Portugal Arquitectos -- David Wilson Library, Leicester, UK / Associated Architects LLP -- L'albatros-Médiathèque d'Armentières, Armentières, France / Béal & Blanckaert Architectes Associés -- University Mensa and Library Leipzig, Germany / Behet Bondizio Lin Architekten --^