Library space

The Helsinki Central Library Oodi, designed by ALA Architects, is topped with large open-plan reading room under an undulating roof punctured by circular skylights. Finnish studio ALA Architects' design for the country's flagship library, which stands opposite the Finnish Parliament, aims to "embrace technology and progressive values to provide a variety of innovative services alongside its lending collection of

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

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Upon seeing the revitalised library in Taman Ismail Marzuki, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Malaysians wished that local libraries had the same aesthetic and accessibility to cultivate a genuine interest in reading and literature.

A modern library in China, with a round design and a shallow rooftop pool.

Internally, light plays an important role in creating open, honest spaces. The facade’s external screens create opportunities for light to engage with the library’s interior. #library #librarydesign #architecture #archdaily #architectureporn #libraryinterior #schoollibrary #architecturegoals #interiordesign #australianarchitecture #architecturelovers

Image 26 of 44 from gallery of Magdalene College Library / Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photograph by Nick Kane

While I was researching some of our reader-nominations for Book Riot's 2013 charitable partner, I stumbled across The Library Initiative of The Robin Hood

Image 12 of 16 from gallery of Long-Cyuan Elementary School Library / Studio In2. Photograph by Hung Yi Min

On June 18th, Oslo’s new public library, Deichman Bjørvika, opened its doors to the public. Located on Oslo’s waterfront, and spanning six floors and 140,000 square feet, “Norway’…

Signage and wayfinding system designed for the Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg (BnL)

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Designed by Strasbourg-based firm Dominique Coulon & associés, it challenges the traditional function of a library by serving as a place of creation, where visitors take on an active role as participants in their own environment.

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

Image 15 of 23 from gallery of Lishin Elementary School Library / TALI DESIGN. Photograph by Hey! Cheese

Completed in 2023 in Hefei, China. Images by LIN Yongchen. Nestled away from the bustling metropolis of Hefei, Anhui Province, the Horizon Library stands as an idyllic retreat for readers seeking solace in...