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hi
everyone i hope everything is going well
today
i am architect manual tai from cmr and
today we are at the incredible qatar
national library
renowned architect jim coolhouse's
latest expression
the qnl continues to negate the
transition
for the historic role of the library
into the
21st century this massive library
which expands over 45 000 square meters
contains doha's national library public
library
university library and last but not
least
preserves the heritage collection which
consists of
valuable texts and manuscripts related
to the arab islamic civilization
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ramco houses interest in libraries dates
back
to competition for the national library
of france
in 1989 at that time
the electronic revolution seemed to
eliminate the need for
physical embodiment of knowledge
do we still need libraries that question
was hanging
in the air
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it provoked by its immense popularity
and continues to prove that physical
books are
vital for our kind with this unique
design
the intent was to bring study research
collaboration
and interaction within the collection
itself
this incredible collection consists of
over 1 million volumes
and besides the impressive number the
collection houses some rare text
of the middle east this allows the
visitors
to access the building at its center
rather than
entering from the perimeter
personally i think this creates an
incredible
feel these beautiful ales are designed
as a topography of shelving
combined with spaces for reading
socializing
and growth
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now i'm sure you have noticed this
column free bridge
that connects the library's main ales
this creates a variety rules which can
be very useful
not only that but the bridge can be
considered as a meeting point
the beautiful use of the glass actually
serves
a function it filters the otherwise
bright natural light
which creates the perfect atmosphere for
reading
in fact all the diverse materials that
were used
all of the unusual shapes that are
incorporated
are intended to create the perfect
environment
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you may have noticed rem cool houses
fondness of fight
or is it not obvious the thing is
although the library is an artwork the
shining point of the design
is that it allows for the true star to
shine
the books
i find that is where this incredible
design
excels most in but undeniably
the labyrinth like feel of the space is
breathtaking
as you walk around you feel surrounded
with books
and that never fades away
let me know in the comments below what
do you think about the mind-blowing
architecture of qatar national library
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bye