The National Library of Israel is finally back on track. While Israeli architect Rafi Segal was originally awarded the project, he was dismissed after a copyright challenge from some of his ex-colleagues at the Harvard School of Design. The library’s new designers, Herzog & de Meuron , have just released their first images of the Jerusalem-based public institution. The Swiss firm was awarded the contract in April 2013, four months after Segal was dismissed. Herzog & de Meuron’s concept is described as strong and sculptural and is being developed in partnership with local firm Shinar Architects . Read the rest of Herzog & de Meuron Unveil New Design for the National Library of Israel After Rafi Segal Loses the Project Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: climate-controlled archive , David Bloomberg , harvard school of design , Hebrew University , Herzog & De Meuron , Israel Museum , Israeli Science Museum , national library of israel , public library , rafi segal , research laboratories , shinar architects , topography , underground library , visitor center , vitrines
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Herzog & de Meuron Unveil New Design for the National Library of Israel After Rafi Segal Loses the Project