La Biblioteca "Joan Maragall" di Barcellona

Abstract

The “Joan Maragall” is the most recently inaugurated library in the Barcelona district; in this article the development of the project, the construction steps, the architecture and the services offered are analyzed one year after its opening. My experience as user of the library allowed me to have a direct exchange of views with the “Joan Maragall” staff and public. In addition, the chance to attend a lecture given by the architects and designers of the building and discuss with them has been extremely constructive for a transversal and global view of the entire work.