3GATTI hopes to land a 'green spaceship' in Madrid
3GATTI Architecture Studio has unveiled a spectacular design for a new public library in Madrid. The firm envisions...
New library in Hanoi aims to show young children the benefits of aquaponics in an urban setting
While most libraries tend to be filled with nothing more than books, the new VAC library (an abbreviation of the...
A spiraling wood staircase sits at the heart of this wondrous Tbilisi library
Laboratory of Architecture #3 has just opened a stunning public library whose design was inspired by playground...
Light-filled library doubles as a home-like environment in Shanghai
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book. Brooklyn-based nARCHITECTS imbues those feelings of comfort...
World's first library of ice in Siberia is filled with crowd-sourced content
Although most people look for a cozy warm corner to curl up with a good book, a Russian town has opened the world's...
Mecanoo to update Washington's MLK Library with massive green roof
Renovating historic architectural landmarks is no easy task, but Dutch firm, Mecanoo, will be taking on the responsibility...
Contemporary library melds into the landscape thanks to locally-sourced materials
There are few things as joyous as curling up with a good book while snow lightly falls outside the window. Local...
Spectacular library in Chile built with locally-sourced wood from earthquake-stricken town
Chilean architect Sebastian Irarrazaval designed this spectacular new public library in the city of Constitución,...
New Book and Bed hostel in Japan lets book lovers tuck in with their favorite novel
Travelers to Japan who love nothing more than curling up with a good book at bedtime, take note: the Bed &...
Old garage is transformed into a daylit, treehouse-like library
[gallery_extend] NOMA Architects preserved the garage’s original 65-square-meter footprint, but added...
Mecanoo wins competition to design the Tainan Public Library with natural materials
[gallery_extend] The collaboration between Mecanoo and MAYU architects+ is particularly interesting...
Snøhetta unveils designs for Temple University’s green-roofed library in Philadelphia
[gallery_extend] Temple University’s new research library will cater to the campus’ 37,800 students...
Light-filled Shenzhen Art Museum and Library protects against solar heat gain
[gallery_extend] The Shenzhen Art Museum and Library complex comprise two glass-covered cubic structures...
Geometric bookshelf turns the library into a personal reading pod
[gallery_extend] The dramatic arching membrane hovers over the curved book shelves, artfully and respectfully...
Scandinavia’s largest library is powered by the sun
[gallery_extend] Designed to meet the Danish 2015 energy classification, Dokk1 was completed for a budget...
