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LIBRARIESARE READING THE ZEITGEIST
Thereisquitethegroundswellofcreativity going into the design and
constructionoflibrariesatthemoment. Much more than just spaces in which
toread,modernlibrariesaremeeting places where people can come together
tofeelasenseofcommunity(andget free wi-fi). For this reason architects and
designersareconceptualisingbuildings that are welcoming, multi-purpose
spaceswherepeoplecanspendtime reading, learning and socialising. Some
stand-outlibrariesworthgoingout of your way to see include Cobram Library
(pictured),designedbyCohenLeigh Architects; Melton Library, Max Webber
LibraryinBlacktownandBankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, all
designedbyFJMT;andtheaward-winning Green Square Library in Sydney,
designedbyStewartHollensteinin association with Stewart Architecture.The 100 | Going solo
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