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Mapping and Revitalization of the Libraries of Santa Catarina and San Pedro Garza García in Nuevo León, Mexico

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Abstract

Libraries' architecture is fundamental in shaping a community's knowledge and culture. Their design, when thoughtful,
has a significant impact on creating dynamic environments spread across cities and optimizes the functionality of the
space, contributing to the creation of informed, connected, and culturally enriched communities. Adapting libraries to
modern needs and using technologies that are easy to navigate are priorities in Mexico. The impact of evolving
educational and research spaces can allow future generations access to the richness of knowledge accumulated over
time, fostering local engagement. With the ease of getting lost in the routine of today's accelerated life, changing a
community's vision can be challenging. Still, reactivating libraries through their architecture can reshape the community's
lifestyles. This article aims to show the mapping process, the analysis, and the comparison libraries in Mexico's Santa
Catarina and San Pedro Garza García to establish a spatial proposal regarding the enrichment libraries provide to the
surrounding communities.

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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 1075–1081.

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): 7th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism (ICCAUA2024) (Volume Vol 7, Issue N.1)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 30/07/2024

Publication status

Published - 30/07/2024

ISSN

3023-7009

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