Library Should Be Kept As a Gateway ; with the Future of Birmingham's Central Library to Be Revealed, Graduate Rachel Eccles, Who Works in the City Office of Broadway Malyan Offers Her Thoughts On the 'Monstrosity Public Sector Building Is Emblematic of City's Evolution of Architectural Styles

Birmingham Post › October 30, 2008

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What many people fail to realise is Birmingham Central Library is an eclectic gateway in a patchwork city of culture. Currently straddling the East/West city divide, it provides a passage between the two. Iconic, the library is more than just a route way; it is a symbol of culture and community, a hub of interaction.

The Brutalist designwas part of a wider movement in the 1970s that reflected the mood of post-war Britain, rebuilding a damaged country through progression and a shift in style.Our library is a true example of the Brutalism era, with circulation and connection visually described through the use of open walkways.

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Library Should Be Kept As a Gateway ; with the Future of Birmingham's Central Library to Be Revealed, Graduate Rachel Eccles, Who Works in the City Office of Broadway Malyan Offers Her Thoughts On the 'Monstrosity Public Sector Building Is Emblematic of City's Evolution of Architectural Styles

Concrete was used structurally and to provide a simple aesthetic that didn't detract from the surrounding historic buildings such as the neo-classical Town Hall and Roman revival Council House.

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