1, Harmelle New Library
Integration of function and art
Harmelle New Library is located in Harmelle, the Netherlands, with an area of 5,000 square meters. There are long winding bookshelves, internet access area, reading cafe, research department and multimedia area in the library.
The classification of library design is very clear, which allows customers with clear goals to directly find the books they want, and also allows customers with unclear goals to slowly find books on the shelves, explore different worlds and sit anywhere.
These winding bookshelves make up an unusual landscape. Integrated with other functions: chair, workplace, information terminal, counter, sofa and bookcase lighting, * * * together constitute a complete and harmonious library design.
The coffee shop is on the second floor above the entrance of the building, with hundreds of newspapers and magazines and the latest news display. The game and multimedia area is in the circular area on the fourth floor. The content of the game can be played in real time outside the building and displayed on the big display screen of the city square, which makes the library more dynamic.
2. Shushan Library
Climb the stairs to read.
Shushan Library is located in the suburb of Rotterdam. It looks like a glass pyramid, and the core part is a mountain of books piled up by bookcases.
The glass house lets the light of the street lamp in, which is warm and comfortable.
Book Mountain has five floors, different functional areas and different book types. Should the library be a man? The display of knowledge, information and culture encourages people to read widely. ? Climb the stairs to read.
3. Vaanders of De Broylen
The church is combined with modern elements.
The library in the church doesn't have to be antique, and the church with modern design elements is still eye-catching.
Waanders in de Broeren, located in Maastricht, was transformed from the old Gothic church in Broerenkerk.
The designer has well preserved the architectural elements of the church, such as exquisite and gorgeous murals, huge stained glass windows, ceiling oil paintings and traditional organs. Many modern colors and lines have been added.
The library also has a coffee shop and a cultural and creative shop, which makes this old church hundreds of years ago glow with fashionable and simple temperament.
4. The old library in The Hague
Vintage carving, smell the fragrance and know the book.
This magical place is called Handelingenkamer and is considered as the most beautiful library in the world.
In this new Renaissance style building with full appearance, the interior style is influenced by China culture, which can be seen from the carving and detail treatment on the railing.
Scarlet carved stairs spiral up and lead you into it. In such an antique library, even if you don't read books, it is a pleasure to smell the books beside the column.
Unfortunately, this library is not open to the public at ordinary times, but only from the end of August to the end of September, which is the weekend of European Heritage Day. Due to strict protection, opening hours are extremely precious, and it has also become a good place for politicians and scholars from all over the world to visit.
5. Maastricht paradise bookstore
The closest place to god.
The Dominican Paradise Bookstore in Maastricht is a bookstore built in a church. The nearest bookstore to God? .
Designers make full use of the solemn and profound architectural features of the church and use the combination of natural light and lighting to create a feeling of being far away from the hubbub, so that readers can have a panoramic view of the whole bookshelf from top to bottom.
These are called. Book an apartment? In fact, the huge bookshelves don't really touch the church itself, they exist completely independently.
In order to highlight the medieval characteristics of the church, a medieval market was set up at the entrance, and beautiful medieval music was constantly played. The top floor of ordinary churches is not open to the public, but now people can climb to the top floor of three-story black bookshelves and enjoy the murals on the dome of the church14th century at close range, overlooking the whole church.
Drinking coffee and reading books in the old church choir, can you still hear the hymns that wandered here centuries ago? All the answers will be revealed at the moment you arrive.
6. Amsterdam University Library
Modern Library in Ancient Campus
Founded in 1623, the University of Amsterdam is located in the capital of the Netherlands and is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe.
It has produced six Nobel Prize winners, including three Nobel physicists and one winner of Peace Prize, Medicine Prize and Chemistry Prize. Although the school is very old, the library is very modern.
The whole library has 2500 square meters, and the school hopes to carry out a brand-new temporary interior design in this space. One of them is to plan a "blank" area: in short, let students decide how to use this big space.
The library has set up some long tables in some areas where students can get together to discuss courses. It also leaves some comfortable corners for children who love to be alone.
Because the library is not managed 24 hours a day, sometimes it is very troublesome for students to get books after work. So the library designed the red box of 1 105. Students can borrow books in the designated box without any time limit.
7. Leiden University Library
Ancient peach garden
Leiden University, founded in 1575, is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and even in Europe.
1574, citizens of Leiden and William? Fan? Prince orange successfully resisted the invasion of the Spanish army together. In order to reward the citizens, the prince decided to let the citizens of Leiden choose a reward: tax exemption or the establishment of a university. Leiden citizens feel that the tax exemption policy can be revoked at any time, but once the university is established, it will remain forever, so they choose to build a university.
The library of Leiden University is unique. It has the only Chinese library in the Netherlands.
The East Asian Language Department was established in Leiden University as early as 1874, but it was not until 1930 that the Chinese College and Chinese Library were established. Although it was established late, its collection is of high quality, and some ancient books that have disappeared in China can also be found here.
Except for rare ancient books, the whole China Library is rarely open to the outside world. If you want to borrow it, and you are not a student of Leiden University, you only need to pay 20 euros for the library card.
8. Delft University of Technology Library
The most avant-garde modern library in the world.
There seems to be a rich library hidden under the unique landscape of golf course. The 40-meter-high cone is connected with the wide lawn and becomes an integral part of the natural landscape of the campus.
Delft University of Technology is a school without walls, occupying almost a quarter of the city. Buildings and houses on the edge of the campus are intertwined, forming a harmonious and smooth transition.
The glass outer wall and the transparent cone in the middle of the library are hollow, which not only introduces natural sunlight, saves lighting resources, but also causes air convection and takes away the hot air in the library.
The skylight of the cone forms the center of gravity of the space, and rich books are placed around. Some independent reading seats have traditional side walls, and some face the sunny glass windows. You can choose your favorite reading area at will. There are also open forums and computer places that provide information retrieval.
All kinds of tables and chairs have different shapes and colors, which have unique visual beauty and are transparent and clean as a whole. As the designer said: The library is a spiritual place. In a quiet environment, readers can examine their hearts and communicate with nature, the world and even the universe, just like practicing in a church. ?
9 utrecht university Library
Silent communication of art
Udong Campus of Utrecht University has gathered a large number of buildings designed by many top Dutch firms since 1990s, such as Mecanoo, Neutelings Riedijk, OMA, NL Architects and so on. Wiel arets won the library architectural design competition with 1997.
The whole building of the library adopts simple rectangular volume, black glass and concrete skin, and dendritic patterns and mechanisms are printed on its surface. The main function is divided into two parts, one is the main library, and the other is the parking lot and bicycle garage at the back, which are connected with the main teaching building through the elevated corridor.
Through its flexible internal space organization, concise architectural form and translucent and delicate skin, the library forms a silent dialogue with the surrounding environment.
"It is a place where people can concentrate on their work, and it is also a place where people meet and don't need any excitement except the atmosphere of the building."
Schiphol airport library 10
The first library in the world opened in the airport.
Schiphol Airport Library is the first library opened in the airport in the world.
The library is not only eye-catching in design, but also equipped with the first batch of iPad equipment from the Netherlands, creating a wonderful space rich in electronic technology.
Travelers can make full use of their spare time, read books and listen to music, learn about Dutch culture and literature, and download e-books or movies in real time, making the next air journey full of fun.