7042 x 4700 px | 59,6 x 39,8 cm | 23,5 x 15,7 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
8 avril 2017
Lieu:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Informations supplémentaires:
The new Library of Birmingham.In April 2009, Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council, unveiled the design concepts for the new library by the acclaimed Dutch architects Mecanoo. The library is situated on Centenary Square between the The REP (Birmingham Repertory Theatre) and Baskerville House. The project will make a huge contribution to the regeneration of the city, creating 250 new construction jobs including 25 apprenticeships. The library building will be joined to The REP at ground and mezzanine levels and will share the foyer, bars, restaurants and a new 300 seat studio theatre. The journey through the building is by escalators and travelators giving the visitor a constantly changing view lit by natural light. The design incorporates two outside terraces with magnificent views. The library will be a cultural centre drawing visitors from all over the world and a second home for the city’s diverse communities. It is designed to be highly accessible to all - everyone will feel welcome and comfortable. It will be a community hub, reaching out to all parts of the city in an exchange of knowledge and ideas . . . a place to interact, a place to learn, study and a place to meet and take part in activities and events for families, businesses, groups and individuals of all ages. New technology will enable the city’s photographic and archive collections to be viewed and shared much more widely. The design team for the project is led by Mecanoo, an architectural practice which has received many awards and accolades for their stunning and innovative work. Mecanoo's director and founding partner, Francine Houben, is an outstanding architect who was recently voted Dutch business woman of the year because of her entrepreneurship, vision, business and social influence and leadership. Francine and her team have been working with the City Council on the project since August 2008.
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