Book Stop Intramuros Explained

Book Stop Intramuros
Country:	Philippines
Type:	Outdoor pop-up library
Scope:	General Knowledge
Established:	2016
Architect:	William Ti, WTA Architecture + Design Studio
Service Area:	Intramuros, Manila
Coordinates:	14.5922°N 120.9731°W
Branch Of:	The Book Stop Project Network
Collection Size:	200-600
Criteria:	General Knowledge
Director:	Lilia Diaz and Clark Hayudini (Coordinator)
Parent Organization:	Intramuros Administration
Affiliation:	The Book Stop Project Network

The Book Stop Intramuros is a pop-up library located in Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila. The unit was designed and conceptualized by William Ti and commissioned in 2016 by the WTA Architecture + Design Studio (WTA). In June 2017, the management and ownership of the Book Stop Intramuros was transferred to the Intramuros Administration.^{[1] [2]}

The Book Stop Intramuros is a component of WTA's The Book Stop Project Network which explores how libraries need to evolve, attract and engage contemporary users, and promote reading for the younger generations.^[3]

Awards

Some of the awards received by Book Stop Intramuros:

• Architizer People's and Jury's Choice Award, New York City, USA (2016);^[4]
• Shortlist for World Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Berlin, Germany (2016);^[5]

Notes and References

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCUR6dro-Rs GMA News
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJM5XD8l6_4 Rappler
3. http://intramuros.gov.ph/award-winning-book-stop-returns-to-intramuros/ Intramuros Administration website
4. http://nananadal.ph/the-book-stop-project/ Nana Nadal
5. http://philippine-embassy.de/2016/12/14/philippines-pop-up-library-design-makes-waves-at-berlins-world-architecture-festival-2016/ Philippine Embassy Germany