The First Search Engines, Built By Librarians

Before the Internet became the advertisement generator we know and love today, interspersed with interesting information here and there, it was originally a network of computers largely among various universities. …read more Continue reading The First Search Engines, Built By Librarians

Greenery covered library invites visitors to walk all over it

Heatherwick Studio has revealed plans for its first public library. The building showcases a similar design language to previous projects by the high-profile British firm, such as Maggie’s Leeds and Little Island, and will be defined by an eye-catching… Continue reading Greenery covered library invites visitors to walk all over it

Underground library at sustainable farm is filled with surprises

Tokyo-based architecture studio Hiroshi Nakamura and NAP has recently completed a captivating subterranean library. Dubbed Underground Library, the new reading space can be found beneath a grassy knoll located on the Kurkku Fields sustainable farm in C… Continue reading Underground library at sustainable farm is filled with surprises

Expansive library channels avid readers into a “canyon of books”

Much of MVRDV’s architectural output lately has drawn inspiration from the natural landscape, including its recently completed Valley project. Having been commissioned to create one of China’s largest new libraries, the firm continues this trend and ri… Continue reading Expansive library channels avid readers into a “canyon of books”

Glowing green library draws inspiration from the Bronx’s leafy parks

Commissioned to create a new library in the Bronx, Snøhetta has drawn inspiration from the New York City borough’s relative abundance of trees and park space to design an eye-catching building that will sport a green exterior and significant sustainabi… Continue reading Glowing green library draws inspiration from the Bronx’s leafy parks

Low-cost timber library wins World Interior of the Year

Alongside the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the three-day World Festival of Interiors has also taken place in Lisbon, Portugal. The event crowned the Pingtan Children Library, by Condition_Lab, as winner of the World Interior of the Year for its l… Continue reading Low-cost timber library wins World Interior of the Year

Library that’s built to last wins UK’s top architecture prize

Following the reveal of six shortlisted projects earlier this year, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 2022 winner of the Stirling Prize, the most prestigious award in British architecture. Níall McLaughlin Architects ha… Continue reading Library that’s built to last wins UK’s top architecture prize

Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship

Back in 2017, Chiangmai Life Architects skilfully used bamboo to create a breezy sports hall at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The firm has now returned to the same school to add an impressive new library that’s primarily constructed fr… Continue reading Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship