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Deichman Library - Case Study

The Deichman Library in Oslo, Norway covers 19,600 square meters and was designed by Atelier Oslo and Lund Hagem architects. It has three towers connected by a central vertical circulation core. The design divides spaces into personal zones for readers while allowing natural light and views of the city. Structural innovation like cantilevered volumes maximize the small site area. The entrance floors are covered by the fourth floor's cantilever, making the design effective spatially and functionally.

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Deichman Library - Case Study

The Deichman Library in Oslo, Norway covers 19,600 square meters and was designed by Atelier Oslo and Lund Hagem architects. It has three towers connected by a central vertical circulation core. The design divides spaces into personal zones for readers while allowing natural light and views of the city. Structural innovation like cantilevered volumes maximize the small site area. The entrance floors are covered by the fourth floor's cantilever, making the design effective spatially and functionally.

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DEICHMAN LIBRARY

OVERVIEW
• Location – Sentrum, Norway

• Area - 19600 sq.m

• Architects - Atelier Oslo, Lund Hagem

• Year – 2020

• The architects won the international


architecture competition to design Oslo’s
main library in 2009.
SITE CONTEXT
• Sentrum is a compact, bustling downtown,
packed with many historic buildings.

• Even though the place holds some historical


value, the neighbourhood is filled with an
essence of urbanisation.

• There are several cultural and also


contemporary landmarks in Sentrum.

National Museum Oslo Opera House Arkershus Fortress


SITE PLAN

N Abutting Road

Access
Water Body Buffer zone Site
Road
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

• The librarians asked for a space that would inspire the


users to engage in reading in different corners of the
building and also to explore the modern facilities
available.

• Every corner of the space needed emphasis to create a


sense of personal zone for the readers, which is essential
for the modern day users.
DESIGN APPROACH

• This approach defines the hierarchy of


the design, which also creates a
dynamic experience for the users.

• Entirety of the structure is divided into three


towers and are unified through the vertical
circulation core of the building.
DESIGN CONSTRAINTS

• One of the primary constraints the architect delt


with, was the balance between the site area and
project requirements. This challenge was further
intensified by the relatively small ground
coverage.

• Structural innovation cleared the way for the


architects; they cantilevered some volumes to
avoid the construction of more storeys.

• The entrance is covered by the


cantilevered fourth floor, making the
design solution effective, not just
spatially but also functionally.
PLAN

N Primary Towers

Circulation core

Entrances

Central zone
PLAN

• The three entrances to the building

N
meet at the central zone, which is lit by
a vast sky light. It acts as a natural and
primary source of light throughout the
day.

• The amount of users entering the


building are again redirected to the
other areas on the building through the
vertical circulation.

• The three towers are connected in all


the floor levels

Primary Towers Entrances

Circulation core Central zone


OTHER PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES
PLANNING
• In order to create an enhanced feeling of
openness and connection with the city, the
ground floor facade is completely
transparent.

• Visitors are received by three equivalent


entrances, facing in different directions.

• Three ‘light shafts’ cut diagonally through the


building from each of the entrances, giving
a glimpse into different sections of the library.

• The light shafts connect the floors and distribute


daylight downwards from three big skylights in the
roof.
FORM AND STRUCTURE
•  The cantilevered floors are suspended from the roof
above. The roof has a characteristic folded geometry
that provides structural strength.

• An extrusion of a irregular polygon encompasses the


overall structure. Due to the three access road, the
three sections of the building follow a similar
structural pattern throughout
DEFINING FEATURES

• Rooms and niches create arenas for


temporal installations and exhibitions, with
a rich variety of colours and atmospheres.

• The concrete structures around the light


shafts and in the folded roof are lasting
elements that give the building a
permanent and recognizable quality.

• An open public space dominates the interior, with


a variety of furniture and activities.

• Enclosed spaces and niches are organised


around three free standing book towers,
liberating the facades and allowing daylight to
flow in from all directions.

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