Academy of Architecture Library
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About
The Academy of Architecture Library is the research library of the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio, which is part of the Università della Svizzera italiana. The library is a major scholarly resource for members of the Academy of Architecture of Mendrisio and external researchers.
The library's collection is focused on the history of architecture, visual culture and the arts in general, including design, photography, restoration, urban, territorial and landscape design planning. The general collection is in open-stacks, as author's libraries and a vast collection of specialized magazines; while the ancient volumes, the graphic and photographic collections are preserved in air-conditioned rooms.
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