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- A 17th-century Spanish hospital gets transformed into a cozy library Fri, 6 Jul 18, 2:00amWhen Madrid-based design practice Murado & Elvira Architects won a competition to turn the ancient Sancti Spiritus Hospital into the Public Library and Historic Archive for the Spanish city of Baiona, they wanted the...
- Chinas new futuristic library is unlike any weve seen before Fri, 3 Nov 17, 7:44pmMVRDV just completed the Tianjin Binhai Public Library, a spectacular cultural center that’s unlike any library we’ve ever seen. Created in collaboration with local architects TUPDI, the 33,800-square-meter library features...
- Estonia's new National Museum replaces an old Soviet air base near Tartu Thu, 16 Jun 16, 3:00pmThe monolithic building sits on a site which was part of the Raadi Manor area, owned by an aristocratic family of German descent. In 1940, a large part of the property was used to build a Soviet air base. Fifty years later,...
- Estonia's new sloping National Museum replaces an old Soviet air base near Tartu Thu, 16 Jun 16, 3:00pmThe monolithic building sits on a site which was part of the Raadi Manor area, owned by an aristocratic family of German descent. In 1940, a large part of the property was used to build a Soviet air base. Fifty years later,...
- Gianluca Gelmini transforms a medieval tower into a modern library space in Italy Fri, 22 May 15, 3:07pmThe building dates back to medieval times when it functioned as a fortified structure. As part of a restoration project the old stone structure was restored and renovated in order to accommodate public and commercial functions...
- Herzog & de Meuron Unveil Plans for the National Library of Israel Wed, 12 Nov 14, 9:58amThe National Library of Israel is finally back on track. While Israeli architect Rafi Segal was originally awarded the project, he was dismissed after a copyright challenge from some of his ex-colleagues at the Harvard School...
- Herzog & de Meuron Unveil New Design for the National Library of Israel After Rafi Segal Loses the Project Wed, 12 Nov 14, 6:00amThe National Library of Israel is finally back on track. While Israeli architect Rafi Segal was originally awarded the project, he was dismissed after a copyright challenge from some of his ex-colleagues at the Harvard School...
- “Weapon of Mass Instruction” is a Mobile Library That Disseminates Free Books in Argentina Wed, 11 Apr 12, 11:05pmActivist-artist Raul Lemesoff’s “Arma De Instruccion Masiva“, or “Weapon of Mass Instruction,” may seem militant but it’s actually a peaceful mobile library...
- 7 Amazing Green Bookstores and Libraries from Around the World Wed, 8 Feb 12, 4:13amRead the rest of 7 Amazing Green Bookstores and Libraries from Around the World Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: adaptive reuse, amazing bookstores, amazing libraries, ateneo, ateneo bookstore, awesome...
- Stunning Open Air Library in East Germany Wins the 2011 Brit Insurance Architecture Award Tue, 1 Mar 11, 10:59amWhat began as an assemblage of 1,000 empty beer cartons pulled together by residents in East Germany has now evolved into an incredible open air public library...
- Stunning Open Air Library in East Germany is Brit Insurance’s Architecture Award Winner 2011 Tue, 1 Mar 11, 3:15amWhat began as an assemblage of 1,000 empty beer cartons pulled together by residents in East Germany has now evolved into an incredible open air public library...
- Stunning Open Air Library in East Germany is Architecture Award Winner 2011 Tue, 1 Mar 11, 3:15amWhat began as an assemblage of 1,000 empty beer cartons pulled together by residents in East Germany has now evolved into an incredible open air public library...
- Striking Villanueva Library Has Walls Lined with Natural River Rocks Sat, 19 Feb 11, 3:42amRead the rest of Striking Villanueva Library Has Walls Lined with Natural River Rockshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Colorful Indonesian Clinic and Library Made from Shipping Containers Wed, 29 Dec 10, 5:00pmShipping containers are sturdy, versatile structures that have traveled the world over the course of their lifespans. The Contertainer is a poly-clinic and public library designed by Indonesian firm, dpavilion architects,...
- Mexico City Public Library Surrounded by Botanical Garden Tue, 28 Dec 10, 3:24amRead the rest of Mexico City Public Library Surrounded by Botanical Gardenhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...