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It is a building I admire but it cannot manage the demands and expectations of a 21st century library. It does not contribute to a sensible urban fabric for this part of Birmingham. It is an unfortunate case of a good building in the wrong location.' Stephen Hodder, architectural adviser on the new Birmingham library competition 'Though something of a curate's egg, I've always found the building very exciting. Formally, the library sits well with the two squares. But it is less satisfactory below. Hodge said she will look at whether a modern building 'is fit for purpose' before listing it. There is no evidence to suggest that here. It appears to have been judged on design quality.' Ruth Reed, RIBA President and course director at Birmingham School of Architecture "The building is incredibly rigid and the circulation would be very difficult to alter.