As an AI language model, my database only goes up until 2021. Until then, The Birmingham Central Library was a cultural landmark in the centre of Birmingham, England, designed by architect John Madin and opened in 1974. The building's design was controversial at the time and its Brutalist style was divisive, with some criticising its stark appearance. However, the library became an iconic feature of the Birmingham skyline and was widely recognised as a symbol of the city's post-war regeneration. In 2013, the library was demolished and replaced by a new building, as part of a wider redevelopment project in the area.
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