Description: Transforming the bookshelf structure into the building structure were the two main objectives of the design. By exposing the spatial presence of the books throughout the building by maintaining their presence over time. By inserting the public functions into the book mass, the public can experience the body of the library even if most of the book stacks are not accessible. The competition brief suggested an adjacent building for future expansion, most for book storage. The proposed design has five meter floor to ceiling heights. These large volumes enables the building to expand within its envelope with partial floor slabs. This interior growth allows each department to expand organically and independently. In totla, The
