[Central] Glass Renovation Work (Toplight and South Side)(June 8 Update)

At the Central Library, renovation work will be carried out on the toplight (skylight) and the glass surfaces on the south side in order to improve the indoor temperature environment. Heat-shielding glass will be installed.

Construction Period

June 3 (Wed.) 2026 - July 17 (Fri.) 2026 (tentative)
※Please note that the schedule may be extended due to weather conditions (e.g., the rainy season).

Construction Area

  • South-side glass surfaces (1st to 3rd floors)
  • Rooftop toplight (skylight)

Protected Area Locations

  • Near the south-side glass walls on the 1st to 3rd floors
  • Open atrium area on the 1st floor

Notes

  • Seating near the construction areas may be unavailable.
  • Noise will occur inside the library due to the construction work (especially during scaffold installation).
  • Protective covering of the glass may affect natural lighting conditions.
  • The extent of these impacts may change depending on the progress of the work.

*Please do not approach the construction areas.

Work Details (as of June 8)

The following schedule is subject to change depending on the progress of the work.

[Scaffolding Preparation Work]
Period: June 5, 2026 – Mid-July 2026 (tentative)
Details: Installation of protective covering in the atrium area on the 1st floor of the Central Library  Related article
 Note: Instructions for using audiovisual materials in the protected area Related article
 

[Scaffolding Work]
Period: June 6 (Sat) – June 11 (Thu), 2026
Details: Assembly of scaffolding both inside and outside the building

Remarks

  • The work details and schedule may be subject to change.
Inquiry

Central Library, Hiroshima University
Phone: 082-424-6214
Email: tosho-fukyu-cent*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp *Replace the asterisk (*) with the at symbol (@)


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