Talk:Birmingham Central Library
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Does anybody know what happened to the building that stood here before this? It looked far prettier, so I wonder why it was pulled down rather than renovated with any necessary extensions being built too! Matthew 17:30, 3 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Removed paragraph from Architecture.
I have removed the following from the Architecture section of the article:
The scale and dimensions of this building are very striking, resembling a series of increasingly large boxes stacked on top of one another. The 'Brutalist' style of architecture is increasingly rare in Birmingham, and the library walkthrough makes an interesting link between the convention centre, symphony hall and shopping areas. The walkthrough with its bars and restaurants was upgraded after Prince Charles' criticism and is currently in the process of being further updgraded. It is hoped that the 60's era architecture will not be totally obliterated from England's second city.
Is there anyway in which this can be editted to be neutral and readded back into the article? - Erebus555 14:50, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
- How about something like 'The building itself resembles a series of increasingly large boxes stacked on top of one another, and the library walkthrough provides a contrast to the Convention Centre, Symphony Hall, and shopping areas. The walkthrough, containing bars, restaurants, and shops, was upgraded following Prince Charles's criticism and is currently in the process of being further upgraded.[citation needed]' - there must be some kind of citation for the upgrades, surely? Matthew 19:32, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Proposed merge of Paradise Forum
see Talk:Paradise Forum. JRawle (Talk) 23:54, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
- I disagree. Paradise Forum is separate from the library, is being redeveloped, and will remain after the library moves out. The article needs attention though. See Talk:Paradise Forum. Oosoom Talk to me 11:33, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Proposed merge of Shakespeare Memorial Room
See Talk:Shakespeare Memorial Room Kjlewis 11:51, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
