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University Library · Book Stacks

Sculptural book stacks became distinctive, functional parking bollards.

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The project

Working with sculptor Harry Gray, AATi Foundry cast stacked-book forms in Gunmetal for the forecourt of Cambridge University Library.

The team designed and fabricated a bearing system so sections of the heavy stacks could rotate to the designer’s requirements. The project demonstrates a willingness to go beyond normal casting requirements, supporting a fully finished and working product.

Project details are based on the published case record. The hero artwork is illustrative; original project photographs, where available, appear below.

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Project photographs.

Cambridge University Library book-stack sculpture
Cambridge University Library book-stack sculpture
Cambridge University Library book-stack sculpture
Cambridge University Library book-stack sculpture