Library of Birmingham

The new building is located in a public park

The library as the heart of Birmingham's new quarter

Environmental factors affecting the site

The library in its parkland setting

The traditional library model: readers enclosed by knowledge

Model for a library of the third millennium: knowledge at the core

Design concept

Design concept

Design concept

Perspective drawing

Interior sketch

Model plan

Section drawing

Concept Design - Bullring entrance level

Design concept - Roof section