New Libraries in Old Buildings
Title | New Libraries in Old Buildings PDF eBook |
Author | Petra Hauke |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Pages | 574 |
Release | 2021-06-21 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 3110679728 |
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.
New Design for Old Buildings
Title | New Design for Old Buildings PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Hunt |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 518 |
Release | 2019-07-25 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1000701425 |
This book is a celebration of good new design for old buildings and the SPAB philosophy that good new architecture can sit happily alongside old and is preferable to pastiche. Endorsing the value of architects who are engaged to work in the historic environment, this book explores design, materials and technical considerations in creating the best low energy, ecological and sustainable retrofits. It has never been more important to understand how old buildings can be adapted to make them useful and sustainable in the future. Showcasing the best examples of imaginative design and best practice, this book illustrates how old buildings can be made sustainable through the best new design and puts these design exemplars into a historical and philosophical context. With illustrative case studies and interviews throughout, including formal buildings, churches, domestic buildings, commercial, industrial and agricultural from all periods in the UK, New Design for Old Buildings provides essential guidance on good, imaginative new design for old buildings.
Thomas O'Brien: Library House
Title | Thomas O'Brien: Library House PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas O'Brien |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 762 |
Release | 2018-10-09 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 1683353331 |
“Fans of designer Thomas O’Brien’s work would jump at the chance to take a personal tour of the Library. . . . [In Library House] O’Brien offers just that—opening the doors to his personal home and studio space, revealing, in the process, not only the home’s thoughtfully designed interiors, but the very manner in which O’Brien approaches them and his design work as a whole.” —Architectural Digest Thomas O’Brien’s name has long been synonymous with vintage elegance, modernism, and warm, livable design, so it’s no surprise that his luxurious homes in Bellport, Long Island, have attracted significant attention. Thomas O’Brien: Library House captures the gorgeous architecture, interiors, lush gardens, and myriad collections of the effortlessly formal and classic home and design studio (The Library) next door to his celebrated Academy house. In describing the process of imagining and building this dream project—a new house that looks as if it had been built over generations—the book also provides a view into how the author and his husband and fellow AD100 designer, Dan Fink, live and work. Stunning original photography documents this incredible, historically detailed residence and showcases O’Brien’s keen design sense and his expert eye through a lifetime of collecting art, antiquities, furniture, books, tableware, textiles, and more. Including behind-the-scenes stories about the extraordinary property and exclusive insight into O’Brien’s passion for gardens, this new book is an obsessive design companion and an aspirational guide to living a beautiful life in a beautiful home. It’s a coffee table keepsake for this who visit Library House and a chance to look inside for those who never have.
The Library
Title | The Library PDF eBook |
Author | James W. P. Campbell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Libraries |
ISBN | 9780500342886 |
This spectacular book is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world. Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house them. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into seamless, dramatic spaces. The finest libraries are repositories not just of books, but of learning, creativity and contemplation; they embody some of the highest achievements of humankind. This book recounts that history in text and images of truly outstanding quality.
Constructing Library Buildings That Work
Title | Constructing Library Buildings That Work PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Schlipf |
Publisher | American Library Association |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2020-07-24 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 083894762X |
When it’s time to start planning for a renovation or construction project, you don’t need a book that covers everything from A to Z. Instead you need a concentrated set of tools and techniques that will guide you and your team to find the best solutions for your specific project. That’s exactly what library building expert Schlipf provides in his new book, which will be a key resource for library directors, administrators, board members, trustees, and planning professionals. Pinpointing the elements that make library buildings functional, in this book readers will find a streamlined organization of the text that enables quick consultation and facilitates collaboration; concise coverage of the essentials of the library construction process, including who does what, how things work, and how to stay out of trouble along the way; advice on important planning and workflow considerations such as site selection, schematic design, funding, design development, the bidding process, construction, and post-construction occupancy; discussion of the characteristics of successful library buildings—buildings that are easy to maintain, welcoming to people with disabilities, have less trouble-prone restrooms, and provide security for users, staff, and collections; and an overview of bad ideas in library architecture, with pointed guidance on how to steer clear of them from the very beginning of your project.
The Library Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Handbook
Title | The Library Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Donald A. Barclay |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Library buildings |
ISBN |
The Library Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Handbook is a one-stop, easy-to-understand resource that will guide you through the often complicated, jargon-filled arenas of building construction and renovation, so that you can effectively advocate for your ideas about how form supports your library's functions.-publisher description.
The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture
Title | The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Schlipf |
Publisher | ALA Editions |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018-01-12 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9780838915530 |
Distilling hard fought wisdom gleaned from hundreds of successful library construction projects they've supervised or coordinated, the authors present this definitive resource on library architecture. You'll want this handbook close at hand before, during, and after any library construction project.