Halifax Central Library | 27 m | 6 fl | U/C - Page 69

haligonia · #**1361** Posted: **May 20, 2013, 4:12 PM**

Does anyone know how they're going to be cladding the underside of the the cantilever? I hope it's more than unfinished concrete and steel.

Keith P. · #**1362** Posted: **May 20, 2013, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by haligonia

Does anyone know how they're going to be cladding the underside of the the cantilever? I hope it's more than unfinished concrete and steel.

I believe Queen Judith has decreed it shall be covered with sheets of solid gold, fastened with ruby gems.

Nifta · #**1363** Posted: **May 20, 2013, 6:31 PM**

It's glass isn't it?

RyeJay · #**1364** Posted: **May 21, 2013, 12:33 AM**

Before the library is more concealed behind the soon to be lush trees, this is what the building's form looks like from the Cathedral.

RyeJay · #**1365** Posted: **May 21, 2013, 12:36 AM**

And yes (!) -- the library can be seen from some of the buildings on Hollis: