Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Quresh Tyebji: Looking Out Week 5

The Vennesla Library and Culture House by Norwegian architects Helen & Hard uses wood to a whole new level. Its sleek exterior separates wood out into ribs for elegant light entry. The most interesting and amazing thing about it is the integration of the interior wood structure with the functionality of the library as the wood swoops and forms seats/reading beds as well as book shelves (which reminds me very much of what we are doing with the current studio project – furniture integration). Lastly, the way its innovative exterior falls into the context of the neighboring buildings at the city square truly fulfil the client’s original intent to mark the library as the city’s cultural center.







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