The London district of Peckham received a colorful new feature in 2000 with the arrival of its public library. The now-separated Anglo-German architectural practice Alsop and Störmer rose to the challenge of the structure's brief, which called for "a thoroughly modern building that is ahead of its time" and which would give the area a "psychological boost." The library has proven popular with Peckham residents, but its striking mix of primary-hued glass, copper, and steel weave apparently appealed to those in the know, too, as it was awarded the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for architectural excellence in the same year it opened, with competition judges stating, "This is a building to make you smile: more architecture should do that." #peckhamlibrary#london#greatbritain#libraryarchitecture#architecture#books#reading#relaxing#library#readingroom#study#книги#чтение#библиотека#книгавподарок#читать#librarydesign#favouritebooks#любимыекниги#structure#colors (presso Peckham Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxMrjhYHMgb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ar5texotq5t7
