National Library of South Africa
National Library of South Africa
Location:
Cnr Struben & Andries Str, Pretoria CBD
Floor Area:
33 000m², R310m, 5 years: 2004-2008
Client:
Department of Public Works/Department Arts & Culture
Description:
Located on Pretoria's Government Boulevard which links the CBD with the Union Buildings, the new National Library of South Africa is a focal point. Visitors walk up the pedestrian ramp to an open public square and the main entrance, where face brick, concrete, steel and glass have been utilized to build the most modern library on the continent, a cultural symbol in the city of Pretoria and the country of South Africa. The library will hold 5.5million books and can accommodate 1500 seated researchers with approximately 4000 users per day.
PIA Award of Excellence 2009