Library architecture + design / Manuela Roth ; translation and text editing: Cosima Talhouni, Geoffrey Steinherz.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: German Series: Masterpieces (Berlin, Germany)[Salenstein] : Braun, 2015©2015 Edition: Updated and revised editionDescription: 301 pages : chiefly color illustrations, plans (some color) ; 25 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 3037681748 (hardback)Other title: Library architecture and design | Masterpieces : Library architecture & designSubject(s): Library architecture | Library buildings -- Design and construction | Architecture, Modern -- 21st centuryLOC classification: Z679 .R6813 2015Summary: "The age of multimedia constitutes a great challenge for libraries as they have to reinvent themselves to meet the constantly growing demands of digital applications. As a result, within the past decade, libraries have evolved from introverted hoards of knowledge to globally networked information and communication hubs. The architectural implementation of this transformation process has resulted in sophisticated buildings that succeed in combining impressive architecture with the complex contemporary requirements. The new edition of 'Masterpieces: Library Architecture + Design' shows that this process of transformation is far from over. Whether new building, conversion or extension, it presents new masterpieces of library design from around the world. The successful combination of contemporary architecture and cutting-edge technology is evidence that in the digital age, this type of building is as topical as never before."--Web page for this work
| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books | MEF Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi | Genel Koleksiyon | Z 679 .R6813 2015 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 0018577 |
Includes index
Slightly revised new edition.
"The age of multimedia constitutes a great challenge for libraries as they have to reinvent themselves to meet the constantly growing demands of digital applications. As a result, within the past decade, libraries have evolved from introverted hoards of knowledge to globally networked information and communication hubs. The architectural implementation of this transformation process has resulted in sophisticated buildings that succeed in combining impressive architecture with the complex contemporary requirements. The new edition of 'Masterpieces: Library Architecture + Design' shows that this process of transformation is far from over. Whether new building, conversion or extension, it presents new masterpieces of library design from around the world. The successful combination of contemporary architecture and cutting-edge technology is evidence that in the digital age, this type of building is as topical as never before."--Web page for this work
Translated from the German.
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