Open library architecture

klein dytham architecture has recently completed ‘open house’, a multi-use space contained within AL_A’s central embassy building in bangkok.

The international architecture competition to design Oslo’s new main library was won by Lund Hagem and Atelier Oslo architects in 2009. The librarians wanted a house that would inspire visitors to explore all the new facilities and activities the modern library can offer. This motivated us to create an open and intriguing building in which you are constantly invited around the next corner, to discover new places.

The Musashino Art University Museum & Library proposes a new relation between the user and the books, surrounded and sheltered by them. It involves desi ...

MVRDV has won the competition to design Wuhan, China’s new central library. The firm revealed the design for Wuhan Library, which has a canyon of books formed by a succession of sloping terraces. Wuhan Library is a 140,000 square meter project that will be “one of the largest libraries in China,” integrating traditional and modern uses and includes a variety of study, living room, reading, and studio areas.

Public Library Dornbirn by Dietrich Untertrifaller Architects | Office buildings

Its wavy shelves are designed around a circular auditorium.

Image 15 of 109 from gallery of A Cinema Complex in Iran and an Immersive Library in India: 9 Competition-Winning Projects Submitted to ArchDaily. A Place for a Forgotten Word by Dhruv Shah + Sneha Dhanuka. Image © Dhruv Shah

Completed in 2016 in Malmö, Sweden. Images by Adam Mørk. Studio Malmö is a 22,000 m² mixed-use harbor development located in central Malmö, a vibrant city in southern Sweden. The 14-story building will...

The Deichman Bjørvika is Oslo's new eco-friendly library that also houses a cinema and cafe.

the new MCI university campus, located on the edge of the innsbruck city center, will be henning larsen’s first project in austria.

The Wisdom Haven Library design is a fusion of modern architecture and greenery. Open layout, abundant natural light and reading nooks encourages users to culture exploration. It's a sanctuary for knowledge seekers, fostering creativity, collaboration and learning.

📚✨ Step into a book lover's paradise at Starfield Library, nestled in the heart of Seoul! With towering shelves filled with over 50,000 books and magazines, it's more than just a library—it's an architectural marvel and a hub of inspiration. Whether you're a casual reader, a serious scholar, or just in search of a unique photo op, Starfield Library is the place to be. The open design and comfortable seating areas invite you to linger over your favorite pages for hours. 📍Tag your reading…

Image 2 of 17 from gallery of Ramsey County Shoreview Library / HGA. Photograph by Paul Crosby Architectural Photography