The new Library of Birmingham – in pictures

Francine Houben's new Library of Birmingham opens on 3 September and will be Europe's largest public library. Here's a selection of pictures
  
  


Birmingham Library: A view of the new Library of Birmingham
The futuristic design is by the Dutch architect Francine Houben Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: It will be Europe's largest public library
It will be Europe's largest public library Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The design of interlacing rings reflects the canals and tunnels of Birmingh
The design of interlacing rings reflects the canals and tunnels of Birmingham Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The library's ten floors will house the city's internationally important co
The library's 10 floors will house the city's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books, as well as its lending library Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: An interior view
An interior view Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The amphitheatre
The amphitheatre Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The architecture of the new Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square contr
The library contrasts with the classical design of the neighbouring Baskerville House Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The outdoor roof terrace garden
The outdoor roof-terrace garden Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The building officially opens on 3 September
The building officially opens on 3 September Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: An interior view
An interior view Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The Shakespeare Memorial Room, which has been moved form the old central Li
The Shakespeare Memorial Room, which has been moved from the old Central Library Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: The outdoor amphitheatre at Centenary Square
The outdoor amphitheatre at Centenary Square Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Birmingham Library: A view of the new Library of Birmingham Nest to Birmingham Rep
The new Library of Birmingham, next to Birmingham Repertory theatre in Centenary Square Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
 

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