Creating a magnificent new library spearheads the next phase of the University of Aberdeen's ambitious investment programme to develop the infrastructure to match their academic aspirations.

As the flagship project of the second phase of the Sixth Century Campaign, this £57m ($114m) project will be the largest capital fundraising project undertaken to date by the Uni, offering unique opportunities for individuals and organisations to contribute to an iconic intellectual and cultural facility for both the University community and for scholars and the wider public throughout the world.

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The new library due for completion in 2011 will be open to all, with public spaces, exhibitions and events widening access for the public and the academic community nationally and internationally.

The partnership is with Danish architects schmidt hammer lassen, whose track record includes many award-winning public buildings including Birkerød Sports and Leisure Center which was voted building of the year 2008 in Danish magazine "Construction".

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