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libertango) wrote2007-10-11 02:25 am
libertango) wrote2007-10-11 02:25 am
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Almost an itinerary
"Librophiliac Love Letter: A Compendium of Beautiful Libraries" from the blog Curious Expeditions. Pretty much what it says -- many, many photos of grand libraries (including Suzzallo Library here in Seattle, and a few in Sweden).
The interesting thing in browsing the pictures is how the places still come up short. Because while the books appear artfully displayed, I'm not seeing much comfort being provided for the readers. (A failing of the new, architecture-as-contextless-sculpture, Seattle Public Library.)
The interesting thing in browsing the pictures is how the places still come up short. Because while the books appear artfully displayed, I'm not seeing much comfort being provided for the readers. (A failing of the new, architecture-as-contextless-sculpture, Seattle Public Library.)