National and University Library, Ljubljana (Architecture in Detail Series)
ISBN-13:
9780714829388
ISBN-10:
0714829382
Edition:
First Edition
Author:
Mel Gooding
Publication date:
1997
Publisher:
Phaidon Press
Format:
Paperback
60 pages
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Book details
ISBN-13:
9780714829388
ISBN-10:
0714829382
Edition:
First Edition
Author:
Mel Gooding
Publication date:
1997
Publisher:
Phaidon Press
Format:
Paperback
60 pages
Summary
National and University Library, Ljubljana (Architecture in Detail Series) (ISBN-13: 9780714829388 and ISBN-10: 0714829382), written by authors
Mel Gooding, was published by Phaidon Press in 1997.
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The Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, where architect Plecnik spent the latter part of his life, is the backdrop for some of his most ambitious schemes. Of these, the most monumental is the National and University Library, which ingeniously combines topographical features and cultural symbolism. Typical Plecnik features include the long colonnade in dark stone on either side of the central staircase which leads to a reading room that fills the entire width of one wing of the building. Contrasted with this is the powerful, expressive street elevation which only partly relates to activities inside the building. This facade was designed to replace one of Ljubljana's most handsome early Baroque palaces and is representative of Plecnik's most eccentric mannerist style. The author explores the building and its historical context, providing an account of the construction of the library and of Plecnik's urban designs for the city of Ljubljana, redeveloped in the interwar years. The photographs of the library are complemented by further images of key Plecnik works and drawings are provided by Slovenian architect Marko Music, commissioned to design an annex to the library.
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