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OverviewLibrary as Stoa is a reflection on the building design and construction in essays and photographs of Snohetta's Charles Library at Temple University. The library demonstrates the role of public space and innovation in architecture. By using an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) for the storage of Temple's entire collection which includes two million books on site, the Charles Library was designed to balance the amount of space for books vs. people, and significantly increase the social spaces to accommodate student and faculty research and collaboration. Using the models of library as studio and creative commons, it is a place for discovery, creation, preservation, and sharing of knowledge. The library includes university partners and important library functions in strategic locations for improved support services for the university community. University Special Collections, an important institutional asset for the university and the city of Philadelphia, is visible and accessible for visitors from the city community. Snohetta's design approach took into account the diversity of the university community, the site conditions and the university's aspirations. The design process included collaboration with the campus community to fully understand the social aspects and future needs of the university. Sited in a prime location on the university's campus, the library is an inspirational destination for the campus and city communities and serves as a change agent, reflective of the future direction of the university. AUTHOR: Kate Wingert-Playdon is Associate Dean and Director of Architecture and Environmental Design at Temple University's Tyler School of Art. Her work addresses the cultural dimension of architecture as exhibited through construction and design histories. SELLING POINTS: Architecture of libraries Evolving urban campus Academic library as aspirational space: innovation, community and identity Why libraries matter in a changing academic research landscape 200 colour images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kate Wingert-PlaydonPublisher: Oro Editions Imprint: Oro Editions Weight: 0.984kg ISBN: 9781943532223ISBN 10: 1943532222 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 18 February 2021 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKate Wingert-Playdon is Associate Dean and Director of Architecture and Environmental Design at Temple University's Tyler School of Art. Her work addresses the cultural dimension of architecture as exhibited through construction and design histories. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |