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Historically, library was a private building dedicated to an individual, monastery or college. Today, the library is electonic and virtual- a building which loosely and casually contains the diverse tentacles of knowledge. Now knowledge is virtually everywhere; it has broken free of the constraint of buildings. If a library is repository of knowledge, this is now just one of its functions. The library's prime function is now making that knowledge available and encouraging exchange and reflection upon it.

The more the library diffuses under the influence of the computer, the more important become the architectural anchors of the building type. Important as the electronic screens of the library have become, there is no denying the social function of the library to a sense of identity, community and nationahood.

NZ suburban libraries have struggled to operate its contemporary function; the idea that a library is more than a repository of books and computers.

This thesis will examine the possibilities for suburban libraries, as social symbol that as a centre of community interaction and as a place to celebrate learning. I will develop the possibilities in architecture which is simultaneously alone and part of a community and investigate the possibilities in space for permanent and temporary collections everyday(as a market places for ideas).

The will be an emphasis on connection between athenaeum and library and a new form of library associated with social interaction.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Boundary Diagram of public spaces



My site is in 'Greenwoods Corner' at the intersection between Manukau Road and Pah Road; Epsom, One tree hill and Onehunga. Near my site, there are two schools and Epsom community centre. Also there is Cornwall park which is a pretty large spot in Auckland that lot of people often have BBQs and have leisure.

Parts I have painted with black are buildings for public such as retails, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, institutions etc. I think I have several opportunities to bring some of these public space functions with my library for this region.

My library will not be a building for only to study and learn, it will be 'combined' with many functions such as exhibitions, public living room and cafes with balance.
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