Barr Smith library interior |
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| Title : | Barr Smith library interior |
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| Source : | Woods Bagot Architects, BRG 18 item 117 | ||
| Date of creation : | 1931 | ||
| Format : | Architectural drawing | ||
| Dimensions : | 280x340 | ||
| Contributor : | State Library catalogue | ||
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| Copyright : | This item is reproduced courtesy of Woods Bagot Architects. It may be printed or saved for research or study. Use for any other purpose requires written permission from Woods Bagot Architects and the State Library of South Australia. To request approval, complete the Permission to publish form. |
| Description : |
Architectural drawing of the interior of the Reading Room of the Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide. Walter Hervey Bagot designed the Library of the University of Adelaide. One of the most significant features of the Barr Smith Library building of the University of Adelaide is the Reading Room with its gilded ceiling and Latin inscribed friezes acknowledging the donations of the Barr Smith family to the University.The decoration of the Reading Room was designed for a restful effect. The furniture and parquetry were the darkest colours of a scheme, which lightened gradually towards the ceiling. This was finished in tones of antique ivory and gold with a contrasting tint of soft green. The architect Bagot also designed Bonython Hall, St Peter's and St Francis Xavier Cathedrals and the State War Memorial. |
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| Related names : | Barr Smith Library Library architecture -- South Australia -- Adelaide Interior Architecture -- South Australia -- Adelaide. |
| Coverage year : | 1931 |
| Place : | Adelaide city |
| Region : | Adelaide city |
| Further reading : | Heritage of the city of Adelaide : an illustrated guide Adelaide Corporation of the City of Adelaide, 1990 Burn, Margy The Barr Smith Library : its early days [Adelaide] : University of Adelaide Library, 1982 University of Adelaide Official opening and inspection of the Barr Smith Library, March 4th, 1932 Adelaide : Hassell Press, 1932 Page, Michael F Sculptors in space : South Australian architects 1836-1986 [Adelaide, S. Aust.] : Royal Australian Institute of Architects (South Australian Chapter), 1986 Turney, Barbara Adelaide, city of charm [Kent Town, S. Aust.] : Axiom Publishing, 1989 |
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