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| Erick van Egeraat builds National Library and National Bank in Kazan  Erick van Egeraat has won the international competition for the National Library in the Republic of Tatarstan's capital, Kazan. The new National Library has a gross floor area of 81.000 m² and is situated at the Tukay square on the South-Eastern edge of the city centre. Erick van Egeraat designed the building as a covered extension of the city centre. A multifunctional, 18 metre-high atrium serves as a portal between the library and the city. Embedded into a hill, the building continues the shape of the landscape and offers a park on top of the building. By linking the existing Hermitage Park, the new library park and the National Library to the adjacent Tukay square, Erick van Egeraat transforms the area into a vibrant hub of Kazan city life.Consequently, Erick van Egeraat proposes to extend the proposed site and allow for the development of the Headquarters of the National Bank, for high-quality offices, luxury apartments and retail. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |