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Discover the profound transformation of the New Bodleian Library into the Weston Library with our essential book, 'New Bodleian - Making the Weston Library.' This beautifully crafted volume delves into the pioneering architectural journey that began in 1934 when Sir Giles Gilbert Scott envisioned a monumental library building to accommodate Oxford's ever-expanding collection. The New Bodleian, inaugurated in 1946, has served as a vital resource for scholars and readers, amassing a remarkable 3.5 million items over the decades.
This compelling narrative documents the extensive refurbishment initiated in 2009, made possible by the invaluable support of the Garfield Weston Foundation. Renowned architects Wilkinson Eyre were tasked with redefining this Grade II-listed treasure, balancing historical integrity with modern functionality. Readers will gain insights into the revitalized reading rooms, cutting-edge research facilities, and enhanced public spaces designed to foster academic inquiry and public engagement.
Whether you're a bibliophile, historian, or architecture enthusiast, 'Making the Weston Library' is a must-have addition to your collection. Featuring vivid illustrations and expert commentary, this book is perfect for anyone interested in the evolution of libraries, architectural history, and cultural heritage. Don't miss the chance to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation within the iconic Bodleian Libraries.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781851243747. Year: 2016. Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851243747
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
In 1934 Sir Giles Gilbert Scott began work on designs for a substantial new library building opposite the Old Bodleian Library site in Broad Street, Oxford in order to provide much-needed space for the growing numbers of books housed in the library and the number of readers using them. Opened in 1946 (having been delayed by the Second World War), for seventy years the New Bodleian served the academic community and readers visiting Oxford, housing 3.5 million items. Scott's innovative designs meant that the New Bodleian became a Grade II-listed building in 2003.
In 2009, thanks to a generous bequest from the Garfield Weston Foundation, plans got underway for a complete refurbishment of the building to meet the needs of twenty-first-century research and the Bodleian's expanding collections. The architects Wilkinson Eyre were appointed to develop the project adapting the Grade II listed building for its new use as a special collections library while keeping the facade intact. Their brief was to redesign reading rooms for the consultation of rare books, manuscripts, archives, music and maps, provide new research facilities (including support for digital scholarship), new teaching facilities, improved conservation laboratories, state-of-the-art storage for Bodleian Libraries' valuable special collections and enhanced public access through a new entrance hall and exhibition space.
This book tells the story of how the vision for the Weston Library was realized. Like the project itself, it represents a collaboration between clients and consultants as they place the project in context, describing in detail the many architectural, academic
This compelling narrative documents the extensive refurbishment initiated in 2009, made possible by the invaluable support of the Garfield Weston Foundation. Renowned architects Wilkinson Eyre were tasked with redefining this Grade II-listed treasure, balancing historical integrity with modern functionality. Readers will gain insights into the revitalized reading rooms, cutting-edge research facilities, and enhanced public spaces designed to foster academic inquiry and public engagement.
Whether you're a bibliophile, historian, or architecture enthusiast, 'Making the Weston Library' is a must-have addition to your collection. Featuring vivid illustrations and expert commentary, this book is perfect for anyone interested in the evolution of libraries, architectural history, and cultural heritage. Don't miss the chance to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation within the iconic Bodleian Libraries.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781851243747. Year: 2016. Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851243747
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
In 1934 Sir Giles Gilbert Scott began work on designs for a substantial new library building opposite the Old Bodleian Library site in Broad Street, Oxford in order to provide much-needed space for the growing numbers of books housed in the library and the number of readers using them. Opened in 1946 (having been delayed by the Second World War), for seventy years the New Bodleian served the academic community and readers visiting Oxford, housing 3.5 million items. Scott's innovative designs meant that the New Bodleian became a Grade II-listed building in 2003.
In 2009, thanks to a generous bequest from the Garfield Weston Foundation, plans got underway for a complete refurbishment of the building to meet the needs of twenty-first-century research and the Bodleian's expanding collections. The architects Wilkinson Eyre were appointed to develop the project adapting the Grade II listed building for its new use as a special collections library while keeping the facade intact. Their brief was to redesign reading rooms for the consultation of rare books, manuscripts, archives, music and maps, provide new research facilities (including support for digital scholarship), new teaching facilities, improved conservation laboratories, state-of-the-art storage for Bodleian Libraries' valuable special collections and enhanced public access through a new entrance hall and exhibition space.
This book tells the story of how the vision for the Weston Library was realized. Like the project itself, it represents a collaboration between clients and consultants as they place the project in context, describing in detail the many architectural, academic