Library of Birmingham

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cultural institution public library tourist attraction

The Library of Birmingham is a major public library and cultural landmark in Birmingham, England, renowned for its striking contemporary architecture and extensive collections.

Statements (49)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	cultural institution → public library → tourist attraction →
architect	Francine Houben → Mecanoo →
architecturalStyle	contemporary architecture → modern architecture →
awardReceived	RIBA National Award →
buildingFacadeFeature	metal lattice cladding →
category	Buildings and structures in Birmingham, West Midlands → Libraries in Birmingham, West Midlands → Public libraries in England →
city	Birmingham →
collectionSize	over 1,000,000 items →
constructionEndDate	2013 →
constructionStartDate	2010 →
containsCollection	Shakespeare collection → local studies and genealogy resources → photographic archives → rare books →
coordinateLocation	52.479°N 1.904°W →
country	United Kingdom →
floorArea	approximately 31,000 square metres →
hasPart	Birmingham Repertory Theatre → Shakespeare Memorial Room → archives and heritage section → children’s library → rooftop gardens →
height	approximately 60 metres →
inception	2013 →
locatedIn	Birmingham →
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory	West Midlands →
locatedInTimeZone	Europe/London →
locatedOnSquare	Centenary Square →
notableFor	extensive collections → striking contemporary architecture →
numberOfFloors	10 →
officialOpeningDate	2013-09-03 →
openedToPublic	2013-09-03 →
operator	Birmingham City Council →
ownedBy	Birmingham City Council →
postalCode	B1 2ND →
publicTransitAccess	Birmingham Moor Street railway station → Birmingham New Street railway station → Birmingham Snow Hill railway station →
replaced	Birmingham Central Library →
roofFeature	golden cylindrical rotunda →
streetAddress	Centenary Square →
website	https://www.libraryofbirmingham.com →

Referenced by (7)

Subject (surface form when different)	Predicate
RIBA Award for Library of Birmingham →	associatedOrganization
RIBA Award for Library of Birmingham →	awardedTo
Mecanoo →	designed
Birmingham →	hasCulturalInstitution
Birmingham Repertory Theatre →	locatedNear
Francine Houben →	notableWork
RIBA Award for Library of Birmingham →	recognizesWork