Stories from the Library – what's new and what's happening
The Library’s Learning Commons was highlighted in the recent 2013 issue of Design Space Magazine, republished here with permission of Design Space and Interface® Special emphasis was placed on Goudie Associates design choices, and on the selection of carpeting for the different zones, all from Interface®’s Syncopation range. Views: 155
One of the new outdoor tables recently added to the LG3 rear terrace has been custom designed for wheelchair access. Of course, users with wheelchairs are welcome to use any of the outdoor tables, but this one has 16″ of extra clearance to make it more comfortable. If you think of other things the Library…
The Library is starting to receive samples of furniture under consideration for the Learning Commons. The furniture samples area is near the front of the Library, around the corner from the Reference Desk. If you have time, please take a look and let us know which furniture you prefer – or which you hate…
The plants and bushes for the Library Garden have finally been installed – just in time for a small typhoon! Fortunately, they all survived with no more than the loss of a branch or two. The Library Garden is on the ground floor roof of the extension – to enjoy it just keep walking to…
It’s not just books One artistic Library user was doing some lovely watercolor painting in a quiet corner of the Library over the weekend. It’s beautiful, and we also appreciate how carefully they kept the furniture clean. 🙂 Views: 93
A recent visitor to the construction site provided the following panorama photograph showing the future view from the new Library Extension. We are all looking forward to it! Views: 66
A photo gallery has been created for pictures of different stages of the building extension and other Library Building Projects. The gallery, and future photo albums, can be viewed at http://library.ust.hk/blog/photos/ Views: 95
