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 Architecture + Design Studio (WTA). In June 2017, the management and ownership of the Book Stop Intramuros was transferred to the Intramuros Administration.[1][2]
| Book Stop Intramuros | |
|---|---|
 Book Stop at Plaza Roma, Intramuros | |
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| 14°35′32″N 120°58′23″E / 14.59222°N 120.97306°E | |
| Location | Philippines |
| Type | Outdoor pop-up library |
| Scope | General Knowledge |
| Established | 2016 |
| Architect(s) | William Ti, WTA Architecture + Design Studio |
| Service area | Intramuros, Manila |
| Branch of | The Book Stop Project Network |
| Collection | |
| Size | 200-600 |
| Criteria for collection | General Knowledge |
| Other information | |
| Director | Lilia Diaz and Clark Hayudini (Coordinator) |
| Parent organization | Intramuros Administration |
| Affiliation | The Book Stop Project Network |
| Website | intramuros |
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
editSome of the awards received by Book Stop Intramuros:
References
edit- ^ 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.