Tuesday, January 27, 2015

'50 of the Most Majestic Libraries in the World'

Shelf Awareness


Noting that "libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress," Architecture & Design magazine showcased 50 of the "most majestic," observing: "Because of their critical importance, libraries were often built to be beautiful and built to last. Combined with the sometimes priceless treasures that they hold, their simultaneously enormous and intimate spaces possess a charm that no other type of building can command."

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