De Krook is a library and media center in Ghent (Dutch: Gent), East Flanders, Belgium. It is an initiative of the city of Ghent, Ghent University and IMEC, and describes itself as "a place of inspiration for knowledge, culture and innovation" in the city.[1][2] The library opened its doors on 10 March 2017, though construction was not fully completed until a year later.[3] Its name refers to the curve ("krook") of the river Scheldt that wraps around the northern and eastern sides of the site, and to its district, the Waalse Krook.
The design competition for the new building attracted 99 entries. The design by Catalan architectural firm RCR Arquitectes in collaboration with Ghent architectural firm Coussée & Goris was chosen. The new building is part of an urban renewal project that will also include renovation of the former Winter Circus. The site was redeveloped with attention to greenery and comfort for cyclists, as the quays along the river were lowered and moorings for pleasure craft and taxi boats were built on the side of the library. Some streets in the area were also redeveloped.
Despite these benefits, the building of the library did not go ahead without controversy. In April 2018, the first part of a bridge connecting De Krook with the Brabantdam was built.[4] In May 2016, the original route of the proposed bridge had to be changed in response to a possible violation of privacy by residents of Sint-Jansvest.[5] In September 2018, several residents went to the Council for Permit Disputes.[6] The Council annulled the building permit for the second part of the bridge in April 2019.
Nonetheless, in May 2018, De Krook won the Real Estate Society Award for Best (Semi-)Public Development.[7][8]
Useedit
In addition to its function as a library, the building aims to become a meeting place and offer the opportunity for visitors to discover new technologies, such as 3D printing and virtual reality, attend workshops and see library exhibitions. The collaboration with Ghent University and IMEC ensures that visitors are kept informed of the latest developments in information technology. Also Urgent.fm has its location in the building. At the back of the ground floor there is a reading café.
The library is accessible via an open square, the Miriam Makebaplein, named after the South African singer Miriam Makeba, and via a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Muinkschelde, the Albertina Sisulu Bridge, named after the South African anti-apartheid fighter Albertina Sisulu. Volunteers helped to form a chain when the nearby former library on Woodrow Wilsonplein moved to the new location.[9] In total, approximately 200,000 items in the collection had to be moved.
Residentsedit
Whereas the first three floors of De Krook are occupied by the public library, different research groups have their offices on the 4th floor. Ghent University is present with research groups imec-mict-UGent under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Lieven De Marez and with research group IPEM under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Marc Leman. The first focuses on research on human-technology interactions from an interdisciplinary perspective[10] (communication sciences, psychology, engingeering) and the latter focuses on musical interactions and embodied music.[11] Besides Ghent University, also the AI & Data department of IMEC and start-ups participating in the imec.istart[12] program have their offices in De Krook.
Tax caseedit
In 2019, the Special Tax Inspectorate (BBI) demanded 11 to 14 million euros in overdue VAT and interest from the company behind De Krook. As the building is not merely a library, it would not have been fully exempt from VAT. At the end of December 2019, De Krook reached an agreement with the BBI, whereby some parts benefited from a VAT exemption and others did not. This means that the final VAT debt would only amount to a quarter to a third of the original amount demanded.[13]
Galleryedit
De Krook and the plaza at the entrance
De Krook and the Miriam Makebaplein
De Krook from the Muinkschelde
Entrance
A staircase
The construction site, April 2014
The construction site, August 2014
Referencesedit
^Soubeyran, Benoit (14 October 2019). . Le blog d'un bibliothécaire wikimédien (in French). Archived from the original on 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
^"Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM)". Universiteit Gent (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-10-22.
^"Imec.istart - The leading accelerator for tech startups". www.imecistart.com. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
^"De Krook in Gent ontsnapt aan miljoenenboete na akkoord met Bijzondere Belastinginspectie". VRT NWS. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
External linksedit
Official website
Driving directions
Ghent Libraries' site for De Krook
Opening hours
January 01, 1970
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De Krook is a library and media center in Ghent Dutch Gent East Flanders Belgium It is an initiative of the city of Ghent Ghent University and IMEC and describes itself as a place of inspiration for knowledge culture and innovation in the city 1 2 The library opened its doors on 10 March 2017 though construction was not fully completed until a year later 3 Its name refers to the curve krook of the river Scheldt that wraps around the northern and eastern sides of the site and to its district the Waalse Krook De KrookGeneral informationTypeLibraryArchitectural stylePostmodernLocationMiriam Makebaplein 19000 Ghent BelgiumCoordinates51 2 56 N 3 43 43 E 51 04889 N 3 72861 E 51 04889 3 72861Completed2018Design and constructionArchitect s Coussee amp Goris RCR ArquitectesReferencesDe Krook Visit Gent Contents 1 History 2 Use 3 Residents 4 Tax case 5 Gallery 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe design competition for the new building attracted 99 entries The design by Catalan architectural firm RCR Arquitectes in collaboration with Ghent architectural firm Coussee amp Goris was chosen The new building is part of an urban renewal project that will also include renovation of the former Winter Circus The site was redeveloped with attention to greenery and comfort for cyclists as the quays along the river were lowered and moorings for pleasure craft and taxi boats were built on the side of the library Some streets in the area were also redeveloped Despite these benefits the building of the library did not go ahead without controversy In April 2018 the first part of a bridge connecting De Krook with the Brabantdam was built 4 In May 2016 the original route of the proposed bridge had to be changed in response to a possible violation of privacy by residents of Sint Jansvest 5 In September 2018 several residents went to the Council for Permit Disputes 6 The Council annulled the building permit for the second part of the bridge in April 2019 Nonetheless in May 2018 De Krook won the Real Estate Society Award for Best Semi Public Development 7 8 Use editIn addition to its function as a library the building aims to become a meeting place and offer the opportunity for visitors to discover new technologies such as 3D printing and virtual reality attend workshops and see library exhibitions The collaboration with Ghent University and IMEC ensures that visitors are kept informed of the latest developments in information technology Also Urgent fm has its location in the building At the back of the ground floor there is a reading cafe The library is accessible via an open square the Miriam Makebaplein named after the South African singer Miriam Makeba and via a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Muinkschelde the Albertina Sisulu Bridge named after the South African anti apartheid fighter Albertina Sisulu Volunteers helped to form a chain when the nearby former library on Woodrow Wilsonplein moved to the new location 9 In total approximately 200 000 items in the collection had to be moved Residents editWhereas the first three floors of De Krook are occupied by the public library different research groups have their offices on the 4th floor Ghent University is present with research groups imec mict UGent under the supervision of Prof Dr Lieven De Marez and with research group IPEM under the supervision of Prof Dr Marc Leman The first focuses on research on human technology interactions from an interdisciplinary perspective 10 communication sciences psychology engingeering and the latter focuses on musical interactions and embodied music 11 Besides Ghent University also the AI amp Data department of IMEC and start ups participating in the imec istart 12 program have their offices in De Krook Tax case editIn 2019 the Special Tax Inspectorate BBI demanded 11 to 14 million euros in overdue VAT and interest from the company behind De Krook As the building is not merely a library it would not have been fully exempt from VAT At the end of December 2019 De Krook reached an agreement with the BBI whereby some parts benefited from a VAT exemption and others did not This means that the final VAT debt would only amount to a quarter to a third of the original amount demanded 13 Gallery edit nbsp De Krook and the plaza at the entrance nbsp De Krook and the Miriam Makebaplein nbsp De Krook from the Muinkschelde nbsp Entrance nbsp A staircase nbsp The construction site April 2014 nbsp The construction site August 2014References edit Soubeyran Benoit 14 October 2019 Week end a Lille et a Gand visite de deux bibliotheques Le blog d un bibliothecaire wikimedien in French Archived from the original on 2019 10 15 Retrieved 2019 10 15 Wat is De Krook Retrieved 8 April 2019 Nieuwe Gentse landmark De Krook geopend De Standaard 10 March 2017 De Krook krijgt deze week tweede wandel en fietsbrug de helft tenminste Het Nieuwsblad 23 April 2018 Tweede Krook brug maakt ommetje voor privacy Het Nieuwsblad 4 May 2016 Afwerking Krook fietsbrug ten vroegste in 2020 Het Laatste Nieuws 22 September 2018 De Krook t Groen Kwartier en Herman Teirlinckgebouw grote winnaars van eerste vastgoedoscars VRT NWS 17 May 2018 RES Awards voor De Krook Groen Kwartier en Herman Teirlinck Architectura 17 May 2018 Archived from the original on 11 July 2021 Retrieved 30 June 2021 Massale opkomst voor verhuisketting bibboeken in Gent VRT NWS 26 January 2017 Research Universiteit Gent Retrieved 2023 10 22 Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music IPEM Universiteit Gent in Dutch Retrieved 2023 10 22 Imec istart The leading accelerator for tech startups www imecistart com Retrieved 2023 10 22 De Krook in Gent ontsnapt aan miljoenenboete na akkoord met Bijzondere Belastinginspectie VRT NWS 9 January 2020 Retrieved 9 January 2020 External links editOfficial website Driving directions Ghent Libraries site for De Krook Opening hours Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title De Krook amp oldid 1214207309, wikipedia, wiki, 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