The light and inviting library catches the eye thanks to the glass façade and the geometric skeleton of 27 glued wooden ribs. The ribs of the building determine the organic forms of the bookshelf units with integrated seats on which visitors can sit and read.
Vennesla Library
Vennesla Library
Helen & Hard AS
Fabricator:
CG-Glass AS
Architects:
Helen & Hard AS
Photographer:
Hufton + Crow
Other partners:
Rambøll Norge AS (General contractors)
Used systems:
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