Fabrikstrasse 8
3012 Bern
Universitätsbibliotheken im Länggassquartier
An architectural walk
Planning and execution
1993 Unitobler
2013 vonRoll
University Centre 2018 Mittelstrasse Library
Architects
Unitobler: P. Clemençon, D. Herren, A. Roost vonRoll
University Centre: L. Giuliani and Chr. Hunger
Mittelstrasse Library: Co Architekten
Client
Canton of Bern / University of Bern
Awards
including the Wakker Prize for the conversion of industrial buildings
Description
University libraries are among the most exciting architectural challenges. They offer architects an unusually wide scope for design and thus often become identity-defining landmarks or even prestige projects for universities. On a tour of the university district, we will visit the ‘Unitobler’, ‘vonRoll’ and ‘Mittelstrasse’ libraries. We will see just how differently the same building brief can be realised in design terms. We will also learn how the functional requirements for library projects have changed significantly over the past few decades.
An architectural walk provides an insight into the development of library architecture in recent times.
Visits and guided tours
Type of tour: Guided tour in a public space
Booking: required
Group size: maximum 18 people
Meeting point: between the buildings at Fabrikstrasse 6 and 8
Guided Tours
Saturday, 10:00-12:00 - Kilian Bühlmann, former head of the Department of Construction and Space at the University of Bern
Directions
Bus no. 20 to "Länggasse" or
PostBus no. 101 to "Güterbahnhof"
Location
Fabrikstrasse 8
3012 Bern