Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen

University Library

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen

AREA
285 m²

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Ghent, Belgium

CATEGORY
Library, Refurbishment

The new library for the faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Ghent can be considered a large, pavillion-like piece of furniture, inserted under the bacony of the existing Physics hall.

University Library
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The accessible, three-storied cupboard forms a complete perimeter around the central, atrium-like space, enforcing its monumental scale. Both the lendable collection as well as the more precious books which can only be consulted, are presented visibly around it.

The perimeter of cupboards, realised completely as a bolted construction of prefabricated steel elements, Contains passages, stairs, desks and corridors, and organises both the library itself as the access to the multiple backof ces and auxiliary functions.

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A system of vertically sliding, perforated panels allows for the cupboards to be closed off, protecting the collection during lectures and other events, while keeping it visually present.


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University Library
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University Library
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Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen
T +32 2 5030571
Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen
Rue de la Loi 26, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium