library architecture and design news, projects, and interviews https://www.designboom.com/tag/library-architecture-and-design/ designboom magazine | your first source for architecture, design & art news Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:52:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 rural library by atelier xi is a cluster of angular blocks in a flower field https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-xi-library-chrysanthemum-field-china-01-31-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-xi-library-chrysanthemum-field-china-01-31-2024/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:05:08 +0000 kat barandy I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1044125

atelier xi designs a library in a flower field as a cluster of geometric volumes, resembling faceted fragments of rock.

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walls of windows run along airy maple valley library in washington https://www.designboom.com/architecture/walls-windows-airy-maple-valley-library-washington-johnston-architects-01-25-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/walls-windows-airy-maple-valley-library-washington-johnston-architects-01-25-2024/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:05:53 +0000 JA https://www.designboom.com/?p=1042012

the library's U-shaped plan by johnston architects features distinct wings, with one housing a workroom and the other a meeting space, surrounding the main reading room.

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geomdan museum·library cultural hub in korea unfolds like a green ribbon https://www.designboom.com/architecture/archiworkshop-studio-akkerhuis-geomdan-museum-library-cultural-complex-korea-01-18-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/archiworkshop-studio-akkerhuis-geomdan-museum-library-cultural-complex-korea-01-18-2024/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:05:16 +0000 ArchiWorkshop https://www.designboom.com/?p=1040831

acting as a 'green' landmark, the building by archiworkshop and studio akkerhuis houses a library, museum, and educational center.

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monumental staircase meanders within national library of france, captured by danica o. kus https://www.designboom.com/architecture/monumental-staircase-national-library-france-danica-o-kus-atelier-bruno-gaudin-11-20-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/monumental-staircase-national-library-france-danica-o-kus-atelier-bruno-gaudin-11-20-2023/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:10:21 +0000 christina petridou I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1031060

the helical staircase by atelier bruno gaudin architects harmoniously blends tradition with modernity, welcoming visitors with its graceful curves and intricate design.

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li city study invites 24/7 reading amid a terracotta-hued & skylit backdrop in china https://www.designboom.com/architecture/li-city-study-invites-24-7-reading-amid-a-terracotta-hued-and-skylit-backdrop-in-china-greater-dog-architects-10-05-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/li-city-study-invites-24-7-reading-amid-a-terracotta-hued-and-skylit-backdrop-in-china-greater-dog-architects-10-05-2023/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:10:22 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1020699

the renovated complex by greater dog architects also features floor-to-ceiling curved glass and spiraling staircases.

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OPEN architecture envisions a digital space museum & seaside library in yantai, china https://www.designboom.com/architecture/open-architecture-envisions-digital-space-museum-seaside-library-in-yantai-china-09-21-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/open-architecture-envisions-digital-space-museum-seaside-library-in-yantai-china-09-21-2023/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:15:37 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1017848

space crystals and sea square will serve as two new oceanfront cultural buildings forming a dialogue in space and time.

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UMA nestles children’s library inside spruce tree-shaped installation in sweden https://www.designboom.com/architecture/uma-library-spruce-tree-shaped-installation-sweden-granhus-04-29-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/uma-library-spruce-tree-shaped-installation-sweden-granhus-04-29-2023/#respond Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:15:20 +0000 UMA https://www.designboom.com/?p=986090

granhus library stands as a playful hybrid between a snow-capped spruce tree and a traditional swedish cottage.

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atelier xi’s spiraling bookhouse frames scenic views of a riverside park in shenzhen https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-xi-serpentine-bookhouse-shenzhen-china-04-21-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-xi-serpentine-bookhouse-shenzhen-china-04-21-2023/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:15:22 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=985036

the building rises and swirls around like an art sculpture, returning as much ground space as possible for plant growth and social activities.

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facing units of shangfeng public library and community hall erect in taiwan https://www.designboom.com/architecture/facing-units-shangfeng-public-library-community-hall-taiwan-david-hong-architects-04-08-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/facing-units-shangfeng-public-library-community-hall-taiwan-david-hong-architects-04-08-2023/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:45:49 +0000 david hong https://www.designboom.com/?p=980482

the project by david hong architects acts as a neutral vessel of books and knowledge standing in harmony with its natural surroundings.

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mobile bookshelf with mountain-shaped fixtures invites children to explore independently https://www.designboom.com/design/mobile-bookshelf-mountain-shaped-fixtures-tsuranari-border-design-architects-02-23-2023/ https://www.designboom.com/design/mobile-bookshelf-mountain-shaped-fixtures-tsuranari-border-design-architects-02-23-2023/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:15:22 +0000 Nobutaka Torii https://www.designboom.com/?p=968500

triangular tsuranari bookshelves encourage an intuitive approach to picture books and communication.

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