Traditionally, public libraries do not advertise themselves; they tend to be functional buildings that appear to be quietly getting on with the serious business of educating and improving the lives of people who use their facilities, rather than bold statements of architectural design. That all changed with the opening in 2000 of the Alsop & Stormer-designed Peckham Library in South London, which has won countless design awards and features a striking exterior that makes its presence very much felt in the local community. Now, Newcastle City Council is following suit, with the construction of a new library in the city centre that is sure to catch the eye.
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