University of Graz Library

The vertical extension cantilevered over new square & main entrance, with the original architecture revealed and restored.

The vertical extension cantilevered over new square & main entrance, with the original architecture revealed and restored. Photo: Crystal O'Brien Kupfner

Combining old and new architectural styles, in harmony with the surrounding area

Combining old and new architectural styles, in harmony with the surrounding area. Photo: David Schreyer

The transition between older and newer structures was achieved with mirrored glass facade elements, giving an impression of space and continuity

The transition between older and newer structures was achieved with mirrored glass facade elements, giving an impression of space and continuity

University of Graz Library, view of large artwork on underside of canopy, created with 'sgraffito' render technique

University of Graz Library, view of large artwork on underside of canopy, created with 'sgraffito' render technique.

University of Graz Library artwork on underside of canopy, being created with 'sgraffito' render technique

University of Graz Library artwork on underside of canopy, being created with 'sgraffito' render technique.

With its glazed roof, the multipurpose entrance space benefits from acoustic treatments along its walls

With its glazed roof, the multipurpose entrance space benefits from acoustic treatments along its walls.

With its glazed roof, the multipurpose entrance space benefits from acoustic treatments along its walls

With its glazed roof, the multipurpose entrance space benefits from acoustic treatments along its walls.