Boundary wall in public library a protection for a site or a missed opportunity for an urban space : Case study of Divisional Government public library, Rajshahi

Abstract

Boundary walls, often used for protection of a site are more of visual hindrance than protection itself, especially around public spaces. The solid boundary wall around the government public library of Rajshahi hides the potential the site contains to be utilized by the users. Moreover, the boundary wall adds to the public nuisance in the pedestrian around. This paper discusses the issues of the walls and how it can be reimagined to accommodate public usage into consideration. Literature review provides sufficient reasons and evident to make the wall permeable to public. A questionnaire survey done with the local people provides insight of their perspective towards the library and the outcomes of the survey provides suggestions for improvement.