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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Summer opening hours
17 June-22 September:
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Saturday and Sunday closed.
Closed Monday 26 August (Bank Holiday).
From 23 September: Normal semester opening hours.
Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
These are the opening hours for this week. View opening times for 2023-24
About
The Architecture Library is situated on the second floor of the Bute Building on King Edward VII Avenue. Non-members are welcome to visit and use the resources within the library.
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.
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Architecture Library enquiries
- archliby@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 5974
- cardiffunilib
Library location
Bute Building
2nd floor
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NB