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In the past decade, the increasing requirements of the multimedia world have substantially increased the demands placed on libraries. They have gone through a transformation from introverted collections of bookish knowledge to globally networked information administrators and communication brokers. Today, public and academic libraries have to offer their users constantly advancing digital search possibilities coupled with enough spaces for concentrated reading. Architects have to approach library projects from multiple perspectives. Whether new buildings, conversions or extensions, this book shows the diversity of the design and building tasks in order to comply with the very latest technology requirements and cultural demands within a library space.

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Skateparks are not only areas for sporting activity; for young people in particular, they fulfil various social functions beyond sport. David Andreu (with the help and advice of celebrity skateboarder Luka Melloni) has compiled a selection of international skateparks with a special spirit - spaces designed and built by technical teams and practising sportsmen and women. This beautiful volume reviews the most important work of the top designers of recent years, those who are leading the way in the design and conceptualisation of these special spaces. The book is a useful tool for architects, designers, landscapers, builders, urban planners and of course for all skateboarders around the world who want to keep up to date with the skateparks, ramps and pumptracks that have recently been built for their use and enjoyment.

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