It's Open!!

[Chris J]

The new Library of Birmingham, that is.
A few shots from a visit on a very dull day when only carrying the little Ixus -

The building by the side of the more traditional Baskerville House -



A couple of views of the inside -

The Rotunda -



A book area looking towards the central escalators-



Some views to the outside -

The Rep Theatre through the "lace" -



- and the fairly new "Cube" building from one of the outside roof gardens -



Well worth a visit - hope to organise a West Midlands local group outing to this area in the near future.

Oh, and you can borrow books from there as well.....

Cheers, Chris.

[George Bear]

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I'm not a great fan of very modern architecture especially for utility buildings like libraries, hospitals, etc. Just me and old age I guess not 'getting it'.

[EOS_User]

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Hi Chris;

This made the BBC national morning news last week... should be good for some abstracts; alongside the Selfridges building!

Birmingham is certainly spending a great deal of money on ramping-up the city centre... but then it is our second city in the country!

Cheers;

Lee

[DeeGee]

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Certainly stands out against its classical neighbour.

[tesarver]

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Tom