The Library In Which I Would Like To Live

It’s hard to imagine a better place to read and work than study hall at Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum, the new central library of Humboldt University, in Berlin.

The library – which is located very near the Brandenburg Gate – was designed by Berlin-based Swiss architect Max Dudler. The building holds two million volumes and I wish it could hold me and a bed too. It’s certainly one more reason to consider moving into that wonderful city.

This photo was taken by photographer Christian Beirle González. Go to his page for more awesome architectural photography.

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    olearymo

    Friday, June 10, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Hands up if the very first photo made you reach for your Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device.

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      Chell

      Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

      here

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    Steve

    Friday, June 10, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Libraries still exist?

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    smith

    Friday, June 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Respect for actual books – that I can get behind. e-books be damned! That is a great space.

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    Adele

    Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    This is FANTASTIC! I’d love to work here too! The study space is magnificent. Love the design!

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