Book Stop Intramuros
Pop-up library, Manila
14°35′32″N 120°58′23″E / 14.59222°N 120.97306°E / 14.59222; 120.97306The 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]
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
- ^ GMA News. SONA: "The Book Stop" layong maibalik ang pagmamahal ng publiko sa pagbabasa ng libro May 1, 2018.
- ^ Rappler. The Book Stop Project August 27, 2017.
- ^ Intramuros Administration website. Award-Winning Book Stop Returns to Intramuros June 19, 2017.
- ^ Nana Nadal. The Book Stop Project June 12, 2017.
- ^ 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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Intramuros
Historic District of Manila
- Aduana Building
- Ayuntamiento de Manila
- Manila Cathedral
- Palacio Arzobispal
- Palacio del Gobernador
- San Agustin Church
- Baluarte de San Andres
- Baluarte de San Diego
- Cuartel de Santa Lucia
- Fort Santiago
- Gates of Intramuros
- Anda Monument
- Plaza de Armas
- Plaza de España
- Plaza Mexico
- Plaza Moriones
- Plaza de Roma
- Queen Isabel II Statue
- Book Stop Intramuros
- Bureau of Immigration
- Bureau of the Treasury
- Commission on Elections
- Department of Labor and Employment
- Intramuros Administration
- National Commission for Culture and the Arts
- Real Colegio de Santa Potenciana
- San Francisco Church
- San Ignacio Church
- Universidad de San Felipe de Austria
- Universidad de San Ignacio