New Libraries in Old Buildings
Creative Reuse
Contributor(s)
Hauke, Petra (editor)
Niess, Robert (editor)
Latimer, Karen (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
This book focuses on difficulties and opportunities in revitalization of old, derelict or abandoned buildings into a library and investigates the transformation of buildings which originally had a different purpose. The publication shows worldwide best practice examples from different types of libraries in historic environments, both urban and rural, while maintaining a focus on sustainability concerning the architecture and interior design.
Keywords
library architectureDOI
10.1515/9783110679663ISBN
9783110679663, 9783110679519, 9783110679724, 9783110679663Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
https://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2021Imprint
De Gruyter SaurSeries
IFLA Publications, 180Classification
Architecture: professional practice
Architecture: residential and domestic buildings
Library and information sciences / Museology