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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Facts & Figures) |
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The site The Bibliotheca
Alexandrina is located on a magnificent site in the Eastern Harbor,
facing the sea on the north, and Alexandria University Complex on
its southern side.
It overlooks the Silsilah Peninsula. It is
very close to the location of the Ancient Library in the Brucheion
(the Ancient Royal Quarter), as verified by the 1993 archeological
survey.
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Facts & Figures |
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Total floors: 11 Total floor areas:
85,405 m2 Building Height: 33 m Universal Library: 36,770
m2 Cultural Activities: 4210 m2 Technical Services and
Operational Support: 10,860 m2 International School of
Information Studies (ISIS): 3500 m2 Conference Center, Ancillary
Services, and other areas: 30,840 m2 Books: 200,000 at
inauguration / up to 8 million ultimately. Periodicals: 1500 /
4000 Audio-Visual and Multimedia Materials: 10,000 /
50,000 Manuscripts and Rare Books: 10,000 / 50,000 Maps:
50,000 Computer Data Bases: OPAC, Internet access to the
information superhighways.
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Library Components |
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The library of Alexandria complex
includes: the Main Library, Young Peoples' Library, Library for the
Blind, Planetarium, Science Museum, Calligraphy Museum, Alexandria
Archeological Museum, International School of Information Studies
(ISIS), Conservation and Restoration Laboratory, Conference Center
of Alexandria and Ancillary Services, Multipurpose Rooms and
Exhibitions areas. These can be changed or augmented as needs
evolve.
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Construction Phases |
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Phase #1: (TP1:
Foundations and Geotechnical Engineering) Contractors:
Radio/Trevi (Italy) / Arab Contractor (Egypt). The construction
work began on 15/5/1995 and was completed on 31/12/1996, at the cost
of US$ 59 million. The construction work involved the most
advanced technology. The largest circular reinforced Diaphragm Wall
in the world, 160m diameter, was a major engineering achievement,
along with more than 600 bored bell-bottom piles.
Phase
#2: (TP2/3: Structures, Services, Fit-Out and External
Works) Contractors: Balfour Beatty (UK) / Arab Contractors
(Egypt). The work began on 27/12/1996, at the cost of US$ 117
million. Architects/ Engineers (Consultant to the BA): Snohetta
a.s. (Norway) / Hamza Associates (Egypt).
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