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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15 June-27 September:
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Saturday and Sunday closed.
Closed Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday).
From 28 September: Normal semester opening hours.
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
These are the opening hours for this week. View opening times for 2025-26
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 DVDs Rare Book collection |
|---|---|
| Mezzanine floor | Architecture journals |
| Lower floor | Architecture journals |
You can contact an academic liaison librarian if you have a subject-specific question, or use our general contact details for any other queries.
Services and facilities
We provide the following services and facilities for your convenience and to support your study needs:
Within the library
- Lockers
- Loanable student laptops, headphones, charger cables, PC mice, whiteboard marker kits and calculators
- Book swap area for sharing fiction
- Wellbeing area for your relaxation
Outside the library
- Toilets (male, female and accessible)
- Water fountains
- Food and drink vending machines
- Hot water point
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 5974
Library location
Bute Building
2nd floor
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NB
