Overview

The third in the series of Verb monographs examines the Seattle Public Library, one of OMA's most heavily anticipated projects in the US. Its design begins with a radical rethinking of the very nature of the library. First, we look at the project in terms of the role of new media technologies that have changed the status of the library in the contemporary city, conceived as an information store rather than a traditional repository for books. Second, we explore the relation of the project to a well-known history of investigations by OMA of the library/mediatheque type, including the TGB, Jussieu, and ZKM projects. As with the previous Verb monographs, the book provides a comprehensive account of the project's design process, following its development from the initial concept books through construction to the opening of the building.

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Author:   Michael Kubo ,  Ramon Prat ,  OMA/LMN
Publisher:   ActarD Inc
Imprint:   ActarD Inc
Volume:   v. 3
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.630kg
ISBN:  

9788495951632

ISBN 10:   8495951630
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   23 July 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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