Open library design

norwegian firms atelier oslo and lundhagem have completed the design of oslo's new main library next to the city's opera house.

The vast LocHal library and events space, designed by Civic Architects, occupies a former glass and steel locomotive shed in Tilburg, the Netherlands.

Reading bubbles in a public #library in Thionville, France

The Wisdom Haven Library design is a fusion of modern architecture and greenery. Open layout, abundant natural light and reading nooks encourages users to culture exploration. It's a sanctuary for knowledge seekers, fostering creativity, collaboration and learning.

Architecture studio AKB is bewitching Toronto's book lovers with an inviting design known as the Story Pod. As its name suggests, it's a pod for stories.

About 40 years ago I worked for the local tourist office in Dun Laoghaire and I was based in Moran Park [the locals called it moron park] and at the time I would not have believed it if someone had predicted that I would about 20 years later be employed by a high-tech company based in Haigh Terrace only a few years away from the tourist office. My employment at Haigh Terrace did not last long because I was encouraged by senior management to move on. I returned to Dun Laoghaire about two…

Image 5 of 38 from gallery of Kirkkonummi Library / JKMM Architects. Photograph by Pauliina Salonen

Open Architecture has designed the Pinghe Bibliotheater at Shanghai Qingpu Pinghe International School China within a building that resembles a blue whale.

Feast your eyes on these amazing outdoor reading nooks and cozy spaces for some inspiration for your next summer project.