A handbook on the design and the planning of libraries - a particularly prestigious design task that underwent significant changes in recent years. Comprehensive contributions by experts from architecture and library science analyze specific aspects of the building type; a typol…
Focusing on three secular, institutional building types: libraries, museums and cinemas, this book explores the intricate interplay between culture and architecture. It explores the cultural imperatives which have seen to the formation of these institutions, the development of t…
Focusing on three secular, institutional building types: libraries, museums and cinemas, this book explores the intricate interplay between culture and architecture. It explores the cultural imperatives which have seen to the formation of these institutions, the development of t…
The long journey to libraries of light -- Modernisation and modernism : the post-war public library and the revolution in its built form -- Style, siting and space -- Flagship libraries : intersections of style, siting, space and light -- Holborn Central Library : Scandinavia "l…
For the first hundred years or so of their history, public libraries in Britain were built in an array of revivalist architectural styles. This backward-looking tradition was decisively broken in the 1960s as many new libraries were erected up and down the country. 0In this new …
"With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across the UK, more continues and nee…
The library's green role -- The library as a green place -- Green services at your library -- The library as green teacher.
Comprehensive guide to the designing and planning of libraries. Ein Grundlagenwerk zum Entwurf und zur Planung von Bibliotheken - eine besonders prestigeträchtige Bauaufgabe, die sich in den letzten Jahren sehr gewandelt hat. Umfangreiche Fachbeiträge von Experten aus Architekt…
