Designing Libraries - University of Birmingham's £44 million new library. 22 September 2016 The building, described as heralding a new generation of libraries in UK higher education, opened its doors at the University’s Edgbaston Campus on Monday, September 19.
The milestone building will provide state-of-the-art facilities for students, staff and researchers, as well as a cultural hub for the University and the city, with some facilities being open to the public. An inspirational learning space. Hoseo University Library by DongWoo Architects. 7 Reasons Libraries Are Our Only Hope In Case Of A Zombie Apocalypse. When the zombie apocalypse rises from out of nowhere, as The Walking Dead has shown us it will, there will more than likely be wide-spread confusion as to where everyone should run to.
Do you have a zombie apocalypse plan? The hospital is out of the question, since that has the highest chance being the cause or at least responsible for the mass-spreading of the disease. Staying at home will clearly do you no good, unless you've built yourself an apocalyptic survival cave underground. Design committee has high praise for new Temple library.
“Sophisticated poetry.”
That’s what Cecil Baker, the bard of Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review Committee, had to say about the design of Temple University’s new library. “Where have you been?” He asked Margaret Carney, the university architect, just an hour after giving a somber send-off to the developers who are planning to tear down the vacant Mt. Sinai hospital in South Philadelphia and replace it with townhomes. “I see your project and I get filled with hope,” he said. The 25 Best University Libraries in the World. Granted, libraries are often quite boring to look at.
Thankfully, though, along the ages some universities thought they would make a bold statement and build fascinating libraries instead. Some of them have magnificent, historic interiors, whilst others are brand new and modern. We promise they’re all amazing! Take a look at what we think are the 25 best university libraries in the world! 1 – St. Blended Library. 2015 Library Edition.