Book Stop Intramuros

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Book Stop Intramuros
BookStop.jpg
Book Stop at Plaza Roma, Intramuros
CountryPhilippines
TypeOutdoor pop-up library
ScopeGeneral Knowledge
Established2016
ArchitectWilliam Ti, WTA Architecture + Design Studio
Service areaIntramuros, Manila
Coordinates14°35′32″N 120°58′23″E / 14.59222°N 120.97306°E / 14.59222; 120.97306Coordinates: 14°35′32″N 120°58′23″E / 14.59222°N 120.97306°E / 14.59222; 120.97306
Branch of
Collection
Size200-600
Criteria for collectionGeneral Knowledge
Other information
DirectorRancho Arcilla (Coordinator)
Parent organizationIntramuros Administration
Affiliation
Websiteintramuros.gov.ph
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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). 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 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. ^ GMA News. SONA: "The Book Stop" layong maibalik ang pagmamahal ng publiko sa pagbabasa ng libro May 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Rappler. The Book Stop Project August 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Intramuros Administration website. Award-Winning Book Stop Returns to Intramuros June 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Nana Nadal. The Book Stop Project June 12, 2017.
  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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