The New Building

a architect(s)
18 Firm Université catholique de Louvain - CEIU: Cellule d'études immobilières et urbaines
19 Project Architect Le Paige, Michel; Deferière, Carole; Lienard, Céline
20 Type of project renovation (Renovation of a 6 levels buidling (1973) hosting laboratories. The former Library is become the University Museum (art, archeology, etc.))
b aims of the new building
21 Short description of the main objectives and purposes of the project The new project aims to integrate the classical Library services and ressources and a new Learning center with facilities for teaching, research and social activities.
c special features
22 Site The new Library is located in the University Campus of Louvain-la-Neuve close to the faculties desserved and student housing.
23 Architecture Renovation project, the former building has been entirely open and refurbished: strengthening structures, new glass façades and lightening, new locals, new furnitures, access, tc.