The Library of Birmingham - A People's Palace

The Library of Birmingham
Birmingham, United kingdom.
35,000 m2 library with adult and childrens library, study centre, music library, community health centre, multimedia, archives, Shakespeare Memorial Room, offices, exhibition halls, cafes and lounge space, new shared auditorium (300 seats) with neighbouring Repertory Theatre and urban plan for Centenary Square.
Client: Birmingham City Council
Project address: 309 Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Design 2008 - 2010
Realization 2010 - 2013
© mecanoo

[@konzeptfilm]

great library - very nice concept of introducing the people and the place. Late compliment - but still a very good film.

[@MecanooDelft]

Brummies take over the The Library of Birmingham and speak their minds!

[@GustavEinarsson]

Is this Islamabad or Birmingham? I'm confused.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Where do you think it is Moscow, of cause it is Birmingham UK or are you thick. Christ Islamabad would not have a library such as this the largest in the UK and the biggest Shakespear collection of works out side of London