![Central Library, Universidad Catolica del Norte / Marsino Arquitectura - Facade, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/500e/d8ce/28ba/0d0c/c700/0925/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1394549193)
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Architects: Marsino Arquitectura
- Area: 331 m²
- Year: 2002
Text description provided by the architects. Marsino Arquitectos designed the Central Library for the Universidad Católica del Norte in Chile. Several access points, circulations and gathering spaces result in a fluid space that fits with current educational methodologies.
![Central Library, Universidad Catolica del Norte / Marsino Arquitectura - Image 3 of 24](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/500e/d8d2/28ba/0d0c/c700/0926/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1394549195)
The architectural container materializes the gathering in spaces to develop the social and collaborative role of contemporary libraries, distant from the old archive-like approach for libraries.
![Central Library, Universidad Catolica del Norte / Marsino Arquitectura - Shelving, Table, Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/500e/d8e4/28ba/0d0c/c700/0929/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1394549199)
Its facade consolidates the institutional image of the University, that has been developed as a series of temporary constructions.
![Central Library, Universidad Catolica del Norte / Marsino Arquitectura - Facade, Column](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/500e/d8ef/28ba/0d0c/c700/092b/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1394549200)