Architecture Library
The Architecture Library provides information services to the Welsh School of Architecture, and holds the Architecture Rare Book collection.
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- You must not visit any Cardiff University Library if you have symptoms of or have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been told to self-isolate by the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect (TTP) service.
- When entering any of our libraries you will need to scan a Cardiff University QR code to register Test, Trace and Protect information to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- It is strongly recommended to wear a face covering whenever you are in our indoor public spaces.
Monday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
Tuesday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
Wednesday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
Thursday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
Friday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 17:30 |
Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
These are the opening hours for this week. View opening times for 2021-22
About
Main area | Architecture books Current journals Professional Studies collection Folios Rare Book collection |
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Mezzanine floor | Architecture journals |
Lower floor | Architecture journals Dissertations arranged alphabetically by author |
Access
Entry to the Bute Building is controlled by swipe card access after 17:00 weekdays and all weekend.
- Located on the second floor of the Bute Building – there is lift access from the ground floor and lower ground floor.
- Two reserved disabled parking spaces are provided in the Bute car park. The side door from the car park is the main entrance route for wheelchair users.
- An accessible toilet is situated on the first floor landing.
- Staff will retrieve books from the shelves – please ask for assistance.

Architecture Library enquiries
- archliby@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 4818
- cardiffunilib
Library location
Bute Building
2nd floor
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NB
Subject librarians
College of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Includes Chemistry, Computer Science and Informatics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Mathematics