Research Catalog

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.

Author

Lehmann, Steffen, 1963-

Publication

• [Novato] : ORO Editions, [2022]
• ©2022

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Details

Additional Authors

• Watson, Kelvin
• Delk, Michelle Jeffrey
• Aragón, Cide de

Subject

• Library architecture
• Libraries > Designs and plans
• Library buildings > Designs and plans
• Architecture, Modern > 21st century

Genre/Form

Architectural drawings.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-235) and index.

Call Number

JQE 22-961

ISBN

• 1951541987 (paperback)
• 9781951541989 (paperback)

OCLC

1272857368

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.

Publisher

[Novato] : ORO Editions, [2022]

Copyright Date

©2022

Edition

First edition.

Description

vi, 243 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-235) and index.

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.

Added Author

Watson, Kelvin, author of introduction, etc.

Delk, Michelle Jeffrey, author of introduction, etc.

Aragón, Cide de, photographer.

Research Call Number

JQE 22-961