New Libraries in Old Buildings - Creative Reuse

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.

About the author

Petra Hauke, Humboldt-Univ., Berlin; Karen Latimer, Queen¿s University of Belfast and Robert Niess, Chestnutt_Niess Architekten, Berlin.

Product details

• Assisted by: Petra Hauke (Editor), Kare Latimer (Editor), Karen Latimer (Editor), Robert Niess (Editor)
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.06.2021
• EAN: 9783110679519
• ISBN: 978-3-11-067951-9
• No. of pages: 379
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 26 mm x 234 mm
• Weight: 675 g
• Illustrations: 32 b/w and 194 col. ill., 19 b/w tbl.
• Series: IFLA Publications; ISSN
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system