Library building designs

Library building designs and architects

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Book Mountain Spijkenisse – MVRDV

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Book Mountain Spijkenisse – Biography of a Building

Book Mountain: Biography of a Building

A captivating tale of creating a building with a mission

This publication is the second part in a new experimental series of books by MVRDV describing in a sizeable text the complex process of realising a building. Written in an accessible style by independent author Nicoline Baartman, the story follows the building, its context and the various protagonists: from the nimbi’s to the new-town whisperer, the good moments and the many difficulties.

Morgan Library and Museum disability architecture

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Renzo Piano and Joseph Mizzi

Photo of Renzo Piano and Joseph Mizzi, President of the Sciame Construction, added. “The future of architecture is rapidly requiring you to redesign the world to meet the requirements of the largest generation in world history.”

Seinäjoki Library, Finland: Finnish Building

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Seinäjoki Library Building, Finnish Architecture, Architect, Photos, Design Seinäjoki Library : Building Library Development in Finland – design by JKMM Architects 7 Nov 2013 + 4 Sep 2013 Seinäjoki Library Design: JKMM Architects Seinäjoki Library Building photograph © Mika Huisman Seinäjoen kirjasto The key point of reference for the new library design was its location … Read more

Jaime Garcia Terres Library México

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The project is part of the City of Books a project by the Mexican Secretary of Culture to acquire the personal book collections of the most relevant Mexican writers and intellectuals of the 20th Century and commissioning architects the design of each personal library to be housed within La Ciudadela.

National Library of Sejong City, Korea Building

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The National Library of Sejong City is the first branch facility of the National Library of Korea and is planned to be built in the Multifunctional Administrative City of Korea, also known as Sejong City.

Far Rockaway Public Library – Building in Queens

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Far Rockaway Public Library - Building in Queens

Snøhetta releases the design of the Far Rockaway Branch Library in Far Rockaway, Queens. The new building will replace the existing library building, while also doubling the area of library spaces. The project, currently in design development in New York City.

Bayuquan Library, China: Yingkou Plaza

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Bayuquan Library, Yingkou Plaza Development, Liaoning Building, Chinese Architecture Bayuquan Library, China Yingkou Plaza Building, Liaoning Province – design by SH-DSD 9 Aug 2013 Bayuquan Library Design: SH-DSD Location: Bayuquan, Yingkou, Liaoning Province, China Bayuquan Library image from architect Bayuquan library is another project designed by DSD in Bayuquan near Bayuquan Theatre. The idea of … Read more

J.P. Morgan Library & Museum Access Design

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J.P. Morgan Library & Museum

I love Piano’s description of the J.P. Morgan Library as “this funny place in the middle of Manhattan.” Before my first April, 2013 visit to the Morgan, I was last at the Library in 1971.

Helsinki Link Library Finland Building: KUTONOTUK

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Helsinki Link Library building design

The 70mx70m footprint of the proposal creates three broad faces of the library to public access, with the east face dedicated to services. This floor-plate emphasizes strong connection and interaction on the ground floor of the library for visitors coming from the north park.

Morgan Library and Museum Access Design

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Morgan Library and Museum Access Design

This photograph shows the Renzo Piano façade of the Morgan Library and Museum, the architect’s first New York City project where disability access was a major priority. The Morgan is arguably the most influential art and cultural collection in the United States.

New Maranello Library: Italy Building

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The building borders with a residential court on the north, with a public green area on the west, with a residential building on the south built in adherence and with other residential buildings on the East and partially in adherence.