NEW images of the inside of the Library of Birmingham have been released.
The artist’s impressions show how the inside of the new £193m library in Centenary Square will look when it is completed in 2013.
The pictures, produced by architects Mecanoo, have been released as the first anniversary approaches of commencement of work on the building which now has the main service cores of the structure in place.
It is hoped the outdoor amphitheatre will become a popular feature of the building by offering the capacity for outdoor performance and activity which can be viewed by onlookers above Centenary Square.
In addition to these images, the new year will see the unveiling of a new ‘flythrough’ video which will offer the most in depth look so far inside the Library of Birmingham.
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Mike Whitby said: “I helped start the building work at the Library of Birmingham in January amid weather conditions not dissimilar to those we have seen recently, and it’s remarkable to see how much progress has been made since then.
“The images released prove that the Library of Birmingham will be a people’s palace at the heart of the city, offering the clearest indication of what the building will offer upon completion.
“Construction milestones in the next year will include the topping out of the concrete frame, the installation of glazing, and the application of the distinctive frieze.
“I’m confident that the public will be delighted with the results as this world-class building continues to take shape.”
Artist’s impression of central rotunda at the new Library of Birmingham
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