Friday, 13 February 2015

Camperdown, University of Sydney, Fisher Library

The Fisher Library is located along Eastern Avenue on the University of Sydney campus, in the inner city suburb of Camperdown. Thomas Fisher was the library's greatest benefactor with the first Fisher Library built in 1909 in the building now known as MacLaurin Hall. This Fisher Library was designed by Ken Wolley, Edward (Ted) Farmer and Tom E O'Mahoney and built in 1962 in the International Modern architectural style. At ground level the walls are clad with stone, the first floor is glazed and the second floor contains an extensive roof terrace which is formed by a continuation of the external frame.
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11 comments:

  1. Linda KayFriday, 13 February 2015 at 01:05:00 GMT+11

    Jim, love all the windows. Might be a great place to study.

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  2. William KendallFriday, 13 February 2015 at 03:20:00 GMT+11

    Quite modern. It reminds me of a campus library here in my city.

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  3. John's IslandFriday, 13 February 2015 at 03:37:00 GMT+11

    Wow, it's already Friday in Australia! : - ) I love it. Thank you for your comment on my blog. Neat photo you've posted here. Hope to see you again. John

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  4. Sylvia KFriday, 13 February 2015 at 08:14:00 GMT+11

    Great looking library against your wonderful blue, blue skies!! Great capture for the day as always, Jim!! Have a great weekend!!

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  5. Photo CacheFriday, 13 February 2015 at 10:19:00 GMT+11

    Lots of natural light for the library.

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  6. DrillerAAFriday, 13 February 2015 at 14:23:00 GMT+11

    This indeed has that international style look about it that was so popular in the 1960's. Well done.

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  7. Liz NeedleFriday, 13 February 2015 at 17:02:00 GMT+11

    Great shot. That is a very modern looking building considering it was built over 50 years ago.

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  8. LeaSaturday, 14 February 2015 at 00:33:00 GMT+11

    I love libraries!
    Have a wonderful week-end!
    Lea

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  9. SeaThreePeeOSaturday, 14 February 2015 at 03:45:00 GMT+11

    Interesting post. Libraries are the best places to spend time. Great picture.

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  10. Margaret Birding For PleasureSaturday, 14 February 2015 at 09:11:00 GMT+11

    A very impressive Library and good reflections Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. Melbourne Australia PhotosThursday, 19 February 2015 at 22:49:00 GMT+11

    Thankfully there are some flowers and greenery to soften that utilitarian, concrete architecture, Jim!
    Thanks for participating in Floral Friday Fotos, hope to see your new contributions this week.

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