Book_Stop_Intramuros

Book Stop Intramuros

Book Stop Intramuros

Pop-up library, Manila

The Book Stop Intramuros is a pop-up library located in Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila. The unit was designed and conceptualized by William Ti and commissioned in 2016 by the WTA Architecture + Design Studio (WTA). In June 2017, the management and ownership of the Book Stop Intramuros was transferred to the Intramuros Administration.[1][2]

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The Book Stop Intramuros is a component of WTA's The Book Stop Project Network which explores how libraries need to evolve, attract and engage contemporary users, and promote reading for the younger generations.[3]

Awards

Some of the awards received by Book Stop Intramuros:

  • Architizer People's and Jury's Choice Award, New York City, USA (2016);[4]
  • Shortlist for World Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Berlin, Germany (2016);[5]

References

  1. [1]
    GMA News. SONA: "The Book Stop" layong maibalik ang pagmamahal ng publiko sa pagbabasa ng libro May 1, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Rappler. The Book Stop Project August 27, 2017.
  3. [3]
    Intramuros Administration website. Award-Winning Book Stop Returns to Intramuros June 19, 2017.
  4. [4]
    Nana Nadal. The Book Stop Project June 12, 2017.
  5. [5]
    Philippine Embassy Germany. Philippine's Pop-up library design makes waves at Berlin's World Architecture Festival 2016 December 14, 2016.
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