The Book Stop Intramuros is a pop-up

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located in Plaza Roma,

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. The unit was designed and conceptualized by William Ti and commissioned in 2016 by the WTA Architecture + Design Studio (WTA). In June 2017, the management and ownership of the Book Stop Intramuros was transferred to the Intramuros Administration.GMA News
''SONA: "The Book Stop" layong maibalik ang pagmamahal ng publiko sa pagbabasa ng libro'' May 1, 2018.Rappler
''The Book Stop Project'' August 27, 2017. The Book Stop Intramuros is a component of WTA's The Book Stop Project Network which explores how libraries need to evolve, attract and engage contemporary users, and promote reading for the younger generations.Intramuros Administration website
''Award-Winning Book Stop Returns to Intramuros'' June 19, 2017.

Awards

Some of the awards received by Book Stop Intramuros: *Architizer People's and Jury's Choice Award, New York City, USA (2016);Nana Nadal
''The Book Stop Project'' June 12, 2017. *Shortlist for World Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Berlin, Germany (2016);Philippine Embassy Germany
''Philippine's Pop-up library design makes waves at Berlin's World Architecture Festival 2016'' December 14, 2016.

References

{{Manila attractions Plazas in Manila Buildings and structures in Intramuros Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro Manila Landmarks in the Philippines