Viewing Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s wrapping of the Reichstag made me think about the relationship between the physical structure of a building and its intended purpose/its reputation. The Reichstag is no longer solely memorable for being the centre of government, but also for being the site of a world famous artistic project. It reminds me of the relationship between the library’s original and renovated physical structure, and its history as both a warehouse and a university library.
Josh Curran