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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