The New Public Library: Design Innovation for the Twenty-First Century Desk Accessory The components within this environment

The components within this environment are derived from the processing of translating the Daoist text Daodejing

as well as pavilions and larger buildings realised by Eliasson and his studio since the late 1990s

he appeals to the viewer’s power of imagination and causes alternative realities and designs for society to shine out

Published October 31

The New Public Library: Design Innovation for the Twenty-First Century Desk Accessory The components within this environmentAn introductory overview presents seven critical themes that characterise past and present public library designs, highlighting the expressive architectural potential of this unique and important building type. A survey of over 40 historically significant libraries traces the development of the building type over time, with a primary focus on precedents from the US and northern Europe, where the modern public library originated, and where its design