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TU Delft Architecture Library Desk--The new architecture library at <a href="http://inhabitat.com/2009/10/20/the-new-bouwkunde-architecture-proposal-swoops-like-a-skateboard-ramp/" target="_blank">Delft University of Technology</a> just opened featuring a spectacular front desk <a href="http://inhabitat.com/2010/08/17/living-garden-of-knowledge-made-from-40000-books/" target="_blank">built out of recycled books</a>. After the devastating fire in the Architecture building that took a portion of the library's reserve, the school set out to establish a new collection that would consist of the salvaged books that went unburned and a bounty of others newly purchased to replace the destroyed volumes. Opened less than a year after the engulfing inferno, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/2010/09/10/oma-wins-commission-for-gleaming-new-library-in-caen-france/" target="_blank">new library</a> is a bright, cheery space of architecturally inspired elements and stacked to the brim with an endless amount of books!1
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-2The recycled book desk is made out of hundreds of books neatly stacked together.2
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-4Colorful and sturdy, the book desk serves as the library's information desk situated in the center of the library.3
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-3The desk is topped with glass to keep the structure sturdy.4
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-6The new library opened in January of 2009 -- less than a year after the devastating fire at the Faculty of Architecture building at TU Deflt.5
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-7Luckily many of the books were recovered and the collection was rebuilt.6
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-1The new library is located at Julianalaan 134 and features many modern conveniences, making it a convenient and beautiful place to study.7
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-8Modern and contemporary lounge chairs provide comfortable enclaves to study and gather in groups.8
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-9Cozy couches are distributed throughout the space near shelves of journals and magazines.9
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-10Work study tables provide big open spaces for students to collaborate.10
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-11Bright natural daylight filters in through the windows and reflects off the white walls making this architecture library a bright and cheery space.11
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-12Tall windows in a double height atrium infuse the entrance and computer work stations with ample natural light.12
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-13Ultra modern, the up-to-date library actually resembles a hip coffee and book shop more than a serious library.13
TU Delft Architecture Library Desk-14The library features colored windows on the outside creating a much more playful and exciting destination as compared to the old building.14
