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2009-03-02

tree of knowledge

The Royal Institute of Technology offers an impressive electronic library. Searching databases, articles and e-journals is only a keyboard away for those with a library account. There is however a real KTH Library as well at Osquars backe. Here you'll find study rooms, computers, copying facilities, lots of books, a café and - indeed - a Tree of Knowledge.

Biblioteket, KTH (map) 9 February 2009 | others bloggar

11 comments:

Z said...

What a great image! The glowing books look wonderful to me. The new white ceiling is a trifle odd though. In the daytime the light through the clerestory windows must be very nice. A challenge to photograph, I imagine.

Stefan Jansson said...

That's a fine shot. It's possible that you might find the trainspotter I photographed the other day here somewhere.

cieldequimper said...

Yes it is a great shot, I love the different colours and textures and the light on he tree.

Lowell said...

That is my kind of place. And a very interesting photo. It must be the way the light hits the books that makes them glow like that.

stromsjo said...

It so happens that I'm in the midst of a University project together with a team from KTH. Since we're all attending courses in the suburb Kista we never meet right here at Osquars backe like perhaps we should.

Z: Those glowing books appeal to me as well. Never tried daytime photography in here, I'd better put that on the list. Good point.

Steffe: Trainspotters and subway nerds, unite! ;)

cieldequimper: Given the fact that most students are entirely computerized on their own these days, I guess it's not quite as crowed in here like it used to be.

Jacob: I couldn't decide on whether I should skip the ceiling and go for more of those books but that'd have to be some other time.

Appreciate your stopping by!

Unknown said...

This is a great composition of what seems to be a fantastic space and the title of the post is pretty cool!

crocrodyl said...

Amazing! Nice to searching there! At my university there is also the tree inside the building:) I like it very much! Great shot!

Anonymous said...

I love it!!! Just my kind of place to explore. I get a little antsy in libraries, but the possibilities are endless and thus, inspiring. Lovely place!

stromsjo said...

According to well informed sources, this is in fact an olive tree.

JM: The life of a student isn't always easy but I imagine this place could provide a bit of inspiration now and then.

m_m: Any idea what kind of tree there is at your university?

madeforjoy: I agree. Depending on what mood I'm in this kind of a quiet place can be pleasant or... not quite so pleasant! ;)

Thanks folks for offering your comments on our Tree of Knowledge .

humanobserver said...

I guess it must be an interesting library.

stromsjo said...

Unfortunately, faculties have been scattered throughout the city. I wonder what it'd be like to have one major campus with a Mega Library. Thanks, humanobserver.

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