The Book Stop Intramuros is a pop-up library located in Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila. The unit was designed and conceptualized by William Ti and commissioned in 2016 by the WTA Architecture + Design Studio (WTA). In June 2017, the management and ownership of the Book Stop Intramuros was transferred to the Intramuros Administration.GMA News. SONA: "The Book Stop" layong maibalik ang pagmamahal ng publiko sa pagbabasa ng libro May 1, 2018.Rappler. The Book Stop Project August 27, 2017.
The Book Stop Intramuros is a component of WTA's The Book Stop Project Network which explores how libraries need to evolve, attract and engage contemporary users, and promote reading for the younger generations.Intramuros Administration website. Award-Winning Book Stop Returns to Intramuros June 19, 2017.
Awards Some of the awards received by Book Stop Intramuros: Architizer People's and Jury's Choice Award, New York City, USA (2016);Nana Nadal. The Book Stop Project June 12, 2017. Shortlist for World Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Berlin, Germany (2016);Philippine Embassy Germany. Philippine's Pop-up library design makes waves at Berlin's World Architecture Festival 2016 December 14, 2016.
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