The new Montreal library, Bibliothèque du Boisé, has won the Grand Prix of Excellence of OAQ for 2015. With an area of more than 5,000 m², the library provides a space for exploration and discovery. The sculptural facade creates a deep connection between the outdoors and the library. From the architects: The Bibliothèque du Boisé, designed… [Read More]
Private Library House by Unit One Design
Malaysian design firm Unit One Design has designed a luxurious private home in Kuala Lumpur that houses an impressive collection of books. A books lover’s dream, the residence was divided in two building blocks around a central courtyard, offering ample amount of natural light. The floor to ceiling glazed walls create the perfect atmosphere for… [Read More]
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Australian studio Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (fjmt) has designed the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre (BLaKC) through the adaptive reuse, salvage, recycling and renovation of the existing Bankstown Town Hall in New South Wales. Located in the heart of the city, the library creates a rich spatial experience for the community. The architects were commissioned “to create a… [Read More]
Library of Birmingham by Mecanoo
Mecanoo has designed the Library of Birmingham as a centre for learning, information and culture uniting people of all ages and backgrounds. Situated in Centenary Square in Birmingham, England, the library has transformed the largest public square in the city into one with three distinct realms: monumental, cultural and entertainment. Mecanoo has envisioned the library as… [Read More]
Saul-Bellow Library by Chevalier Morales Architectes
Firm Chevalier Morales Architectes transformed the old Lachine Borough library in Montreal, Canada, into a 21st century state of the art facility. Winning an architectural competition in 2011, the architects were asked to expand, redesign and bring to compliance the library, dating back to 1974. The new building does not only meet today’s needs and… [Read More]
Dokk1 – Scandinavia’s largest library opens in Aarhus, Denmark
Dokk1, the largest public library in the Nordic countries by schmidt hammer lassen architects opened its doors to the public on June 20. Located in Aarhus, Denmark the new building represents a new generation of modern, hybrid libraries. The 30,000 square metre building is part of the Urban Mediaspace project, which is transforming the harbour… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen architects reveal design of Christchurch New Central Library
After the devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 that hit New Zealand, the city of Christchurch has launched a Recovery Plan in aid of redeveloping of city’s centre, which was severely damaged. At the core of the program is the New Central Library (NCL) designed by schmidt hammer lassen architects. The previous Central Library on… [Read More]
Sorbonne Clignancourt Centre by GPAA
French practice GPAA (gaëlle péneau architectes associés) has designed the renovation of the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne’s Clignancourt Centre built in 1968 on a former military site located between Boulevard Ney and the Paris Beltway, in the city’s 18th arrondissement. Three major areas in the Clignancourt Centre are open to the general public: the library, the gymnasium and… [Read More]
New Halifax Central Library by schmidt hammer lassen architects
Last December the new Halifax Central Library opened its doors. The design for the 15,000 m² library was won back in 2010 by Danish architecture firm schmidt hammer lassen and local firm Fowler Bauld & Mitchell in an international competition. The library is located in the heart of Halifax, standing as a cultural hub accessible… [Read More]
Library and Learning Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects
The new Library and Learning Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects represents one of seven buildings part of Vienna University of Economics and Business‘ new campus. The angular building features a large black volume that cantilevers over a public plaza, marking the entrance of the building. The dramatic gesture enhances the building’s functional plan. The contrast… [Read More]
