We know that the architects have already been selected for the Halifax Central Library, but it’s still all a big secret. An announcement is expected before Tuesday’s council meeting, where a recommendation report will be presented.
Rumour has it that Fowler Bauld & Mitchell and Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have been selected, but we’re not the betting kind, so here’s an overview of work from all the shortlisted firms. (Click on the slideshow to the right).
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This article appears in Mar 4-10, 2010.