the british library archives grow a staggering 12 linear kilometres a year. with this fast paced
growth rate, the organization necessitates a facility to keep pace. the british library’s new boston
spa storage site by HOK will replace the existing space which is made up of older buildings in
england’s west midlands. the new facility will facilitate the library’s needs and add a distinctive
identity through strong design principles. when complete the building will hold up to 80% of the
library’s collection of books and newspapers in innovative storage solutions focused on
preservation. as the library grows the campus will also, adding some of the world’s largest
low-oxygen automated storage and retrieval facilities. the building’s will feature green roofs to
counteract the massive area they will occupy.

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