Free University Library, Berlin, Germany


  • Date
    5/11/2013 (creation)
Related people
Addison Godel (was created by)
Norman Robert Foster (architect)
Foster and Partners (was created by)
Date
1997-2005
Description
"The new library for the Faculty of Philology occupies a site created by uniting six of the University's courtyards. Its four floors are contained within a naturally ventilated, bubble-like enclosure, which is clad in aluminium and glazed panels and supported on steel frames with a radial geometry. An inner membrane of translucent glass fibre filters the daylight and creates an atmosphere of concentration, while scattered transparent openings allow momentary views of the sky and glimpses of sunlight. The book-stacks are located at the centre of each floor, with reading desks arranged around the perimeter. The serpentine profile of the floors creates an edge pattern in which each floor swells or recedes with respect to the one above or below it, generating a sequence of generous, light-filled spaces in which to work." -- http://www.fosterandpartners.com/ Keywords: Freie Universität, computer, technology, keyboard.
Style/Period
1990s (1990 - 1999)
2000s (2000 - 2009)