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Author Lehmann, Steffen, 1963- author

Title Reimagining the library of the future : public buildings and civic space for tomorrow's knowledge society / Steffen Lehmann ; with a foreword by Kelvin Watson ; a prologue by Michelle Jeffrey Delk ; an epilogue by Keith Webster ; and a photo series by Cide de Aragon
Edition First edition
Published [Novato] : ORO Editions, [2022]
©2022

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Description vi, 243 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Summary "It takes a critical look at the history, present, and future transformation of this significant building typology that has recently emerged as a redefined community place, social condenser, and urban incubator for knowledge generation, storage, and sharing. In particular, the library has evolved as a vibrant and vital member of community development and as a basis for outreach efforts...This book presents 40 recent public and academic libraries from around the world, with over 200 images. As the survey of precedents shows, the historical cases have informed the design of the recent libraries and the continuous development of the building type over time. Well-designed libraries are now in abundance, and the wider view of this study includes mediatheques and learning centers. The selection of contemporary projects focuses on urban libraries in Europe (Germany, Italy, Austria, Netherlands), the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and China." - Page 4 of cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-235) and index
Subject Library architecture
Libraries -- Designs and plans
Library buildings -- Designs and plans
Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
Form Electronic book
Author Watson, Kelvin, Author of introduction, etc
Delk, Michelle Jeffrey, Author of introduction, etc
Aragón, Cide de, Photographer
ISBN 1951541987
9781951541989