The New Public Library

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Design Innovation for the Twenty-First Century

By R. Thomas Hille

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The New Public Library offers an in-depth design study of notable public libraries, exploring their historical roots and architectural evolution. It presents seven critical themes defining public library design, supported by a thorough survey of over 40 historically significant libraries from the US and northern Europe. The book also showcases nearly 50 contemporary projects from the last 30 years, featuring diverse works by more than 35 design firms worldwide. Richly illustrated with 885 colour photographs and 195 scale drawings, it highlights the expressive architectural potential of this vital public building type.
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Ideal for architects, designers, students of architecture, cultural historians, and anyone interested in the development and design of public spaces, especially libraries.

The New Public Library is an in-depth design study of an exemplary collection of recent public libraries, and the historical precedents that have informed and inspired their development. Highly visual in its presentation, the study includes 885 color photographs and illustrations, and 195 scale drawings.

Description

The New Public Library is an in-depth design study of an exemplary collection of recent public libraries and the historical precedents that have informed and inspired their development.

An introductory overview presents seven critical themes that characterise public library design, past and present, highlighting the expressive architectural potential of this unique and important building type.

A survey of over 40 historically significant libraries traces the development of the building type over time, with a primary focus on precedents from the US and northern Europe, where the modern public library originated and its design has been most comprehensively developed.

A selection of nearly 50 contemporary projects from the past 30 years focuses on the most current developments in public library design, with a diverse and varied collection of work by over 35 regional, national, and international design firms.

Highly visual in its presentation, the study includes 885 colour photographs and illustrations, and 195 scale drawings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138326736

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 560 Illustrations, color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 285.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 1660g

Pages: 456

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction R. Thomas Hille Science & Nature

About the Author

R. Thomas Hille is an architect, educator, and researcher based in Seattle, Washington, USA. His previous books on architecture and design include Modern Schools and Inside the Large-Small House.