Name of the Library:
PBZ PESTALOZZI-BIBLIOTHEK ZÜRICH OERLIKON
Parent Organisation: PBZ PESTALOZZI-BIBLIOTHEK ZÜRICH
Street Address: Hofwiesenstrasse 379, CH-8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Postal Address: same as above
Telephone :+41 44 312 77 37
Web Address http://www.pbz.ch
Library Email: info@pbz.ch
Type of Library:(District Library
Population served: 66 000
Project Type: Extension, Refurbishment
Size (square metres): 1 105 m2
Date of Completion: 2013
Architect: Teuwen, Naegele, Twerenbold architects, Zürich
Description
The premises are located in an historic former post office building dating from 1927
Located directly at the railway station of the district of Zürich-OERLIKON; one of the main hubs in Switzerland
Easy access for locals as well as for people living in the commuter belt
Lounge with big windows facing the station thus providing a sensation of urbanity and mobility
Self-return facility; accessible 24 hours/7 days
A recently introduced sector called “take away library” with many copies of bestsellers for customers with only very little time
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