Trends in European Library Building and Construction
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Trends in European Library Building and Construction
Olaf Eigenbrodt, Berlin
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Agenda
• Main issues in Library design today:- Virtual spaces – physical places- Aesthetics or functionality?- Green building- Standardization
• The library – a societal place for the knowledge societies- Multifunctional Spaces- Meeting places & living rooms- Learning spaces- Hubs and networks - Libraries and their environment- Cultural Heritage
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The library – a virtual space?
Second Life Library
Library Archipelago
"The bookless library is as realistic as the paperless office"
Anonymus
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The renaissance of space
• New ideas about the meaning of space• Public places – public spaces• Meeting places• Living rooms• Agorae• Lounges• Third space
Lack of clear definitions and theory
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The digital or hybrid library
Openbare Bibliotheek
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Architect:
Jo Coenen & Co
Space:
28,000 sqm
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Aesthetics or Functionality
• Modular construction• Full flexibility• 10 Commandments (Faulkner-Brown)• The library as a space for information
resources Functionalist dead-end• Creative Design• Identity of Spaces• Top Ten Qualities (McDonald)• The library as a space for people and
communication
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Green Building
• Reducing the ecological footprint• Energy management (heating, ventilation,
air conditioning)• Electricity• Water use reduction• Green cleaning• Recycling
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Philologische Bibliothek
Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany
Architect:
Norman Foster
Space:
6,300 sqm
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LED Illuminants
Water Recycling System