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Typology: LibrariesSubscription
In this piece from November 2011, Oriel Prizeman examines six recent public library projects in the first of a major new quarterly series on typology
The Women's Library by Wright & Wright, LondonSubscription
A light touch: Bing Thom's Library in CanadaSubscription
Stuttgart City Library by Yi ArchitectsSubscription
Veil and grid: Library by Li Xiaodong, ChinaSubscription
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