From futuristic steel-and-glass structures to early American structures steeped in design history, here are ten public libraries that prove that free books and internet access don’t need to be the only reason you visit these architectural gems.
The Central Library of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Designed by Marcel Breuer
From futuristic steel-and-glass structures to early American structures steeped in design history, here are ten public libraries that prove that free books and internet access don’t need to be the only reason you visit these architectural gems. Via Flavorpill Disagree, what are some of your favorites?
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Does anyone else find it strange that with all of the potential candidates for most beautiful public library that are actual *buildings*, the author chose to include a design that exists only in rendered/modeled form? The Safdie project in Philadelphia may prove to be worthy of distinction, but I have to question the credibility of the author's evaluation- especially given the quote: "...free books and internet access don't need to be the only reason you visit these architectural gems." Exactly how do I go about visiting this particular architectural gem, other than in tiny lead figurine form?
Alston Branch of Boston Public Library. Machado & Silvetti.
ooh that is nice. Are those multi-colored shingles, slate or some other stone?
seattle and phoenix both have nicely designed central libraries and the branch libraries of phoenix are also worthy as little brothers...
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