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University of Aberdeen library, Reino Unido
Desenhado por Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Um conector do campus
A biblioteca da Universidade de Aberdeen foi projetada como um grande volume retangular — um edifício de 10 andares destacando-se no Skyscape de Aberdeen. Luminosidade visual e leveza em combinação com a sua proporcionalidade, paleta de materiais, e linhas limpas emprestar a construção de uma qualidade atemporal. Uma grande abertura orgânica que corta através de cada andar cria conexões visuais contínuas ao longo de toda a altura do edifício. Este átrio é o eixo central do edifício e está em contraste com a geometria ortogonal do exterior.
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A nova biblioteca atende a uma comunidade de 14.000 alunos, contendo 1.200 espaços de leitura ao lado de arquivos, coleções históricas e uma sala de leitura de livros raros.
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Consisting of an irregular pattern of insulated panels and high performance glazing, the façade shimmers during the day and glows softly at night, creating a luminous landmark for Aberdeen. The façade is designed to serve as a climate buffer, changing in response to specific qualities of light or images projected onto it.
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A rare books showcase takes the form of a cube set in a double-height space on the ground floor, which also functions as a reading room for the university’s special collections library.
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