Community library in vancouver, washington by the miller hull partnership staircase design see more. Book mountain the spijkenisse public library consists partly of a closed or closable program of spaces the commercial spaces, the offices, the storage depots, the conference rooms, the mindsports rooms, the auditorium, the toilets, etc. One ofonline books that will be nice for you is book entitled mvrdv. Oct 05, 2012 the library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and invitation holding great significance for a community with 10 percent illiteracy. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and. Library architecture contemporary architecture landscape architecture interior architecture public architecture interior design unique buildings reading. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project which involved the rehabilitation of its commercial and civic centres. Oct 06, 2012 architecture firm mvrdv designed this magnificent library called book mountain, literally a mountain of books covered by a glass shell. Despite superdutchs international influence, it is above all a national and local style.
Rotterdam floor plans stairs mountains architecture libraries books stairways arquitetura. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse. Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands design by mvrdv. From the nearby market square, the glassenclosed, pyramid roof structure gives you a glimpse of the mountain of books inside, with. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by. Aug 31, 2014 mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. With their design for spijkenisse library, mvrdv architects wanted to bring back the traditional shape of the stolpboerderij farmhouse in a new guise. Jan 04, 20 close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. The story is illustrated with photographs by marcel veldman and informative graphics by mvrdv.
Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in. The mvrdv designed book mountain public library features a huge glass and timber outer shell thats home to a 5storey, tiered pyramidlike structure with thousands of books stacked on shelves. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter. The short shelf life of this dutch librarys collection enabled mvrdv to turn the spines out to face the town and invite in its inhabitants.
Architecture firm mvrdv designed this magnificent library called book mountain, literally a mountain of books covered by a glass shell. May 29, 2009 the book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar, an openair library. This is the second library for mvrdv, after book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands. Mvrdvs book mountain is a new eco library that proudly stands in the heart of spijkenisse and is surrounded by the old town and a new housing project. Mvrdv book mountain in spijkenisse near rotterdam animation. Mvrdvs glass and glulam pyramid of books floornature. Book mountain won the dutch national wood award in 2012, and is a public library. Under a glass ceiling, the building features a striking volume of shelves, a true book mountain.
The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing. The public library, located in spijkenisse near rotterdam, sits in the market square and serves as an invitation for visitors to come in and take a gander at the giant selection of interesting books shelved within the fivestory structure. The online book is very nice with meaningful content. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. Spijkenisse is a thcentury town twinned with thetford in norfolk. Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. It has a shorter wikipedia entry than any of the partners of mvrdv. The book mountain designed by the dutch firm mvrdv was completed in 2012 as the public library of the small town of spijkenisse in rotterdam. Mvrdvs crystal houses began its existence with the request of warenar to design a flagship store combining both dutch heritage and international. In the first of a series of movies profiling buildings by mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass pyramid. Download file pdf mvrdv mountain spijkenisse biography building mvrdv mountain spijkenisse biography building when people should go to the book stores, search foundation by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in fact problematic. The adjacent library quarter consisting of 42 social housing units, parking and public space is also a project by mvrdv, together with the book mountain it forms an exemplary econeighbourhood.
This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading, its visibility and inviting presence holding great significance for a community with a. In the first of a series of movies profiling buildings by mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a. Both book mountain and the tianjin library have this monumental impression that inspires. Book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is the story of an architect with a vision, a revolutionary councillor, the widow of a veterinarian, an artsy library director and a visionary hero from india who saves the town. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves, that wraps around a stacked, pyramidal form as it is showcased through the librarys glass structure. Taking the form of a mountain of books on the towns market square, spijkenisse s new library is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. With the first one we were trying to say that we believe books still play a vital role in the world. A physical invitation to read and a reference to the past of spijkenisse as a farming town these elements are combined in the library designed by mvrdv. Higher book shelves which are out of reach distinguish visually and literally divide the librarys archive.
From the nearby market square, the glassenclosed, pyramid roof structure gives you a glimpse of the mountain of books inside, with corridors and platforms providing a 480metre pathway along the shelves that reach almost to the roof and. The development of book mountain and the library quarter is currently translated into literature. Facts book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands. What are the specific challenges of working with libraries. Today, november 27th, mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building will be presented. Former volkskrant newspaper editor nicoline baartmans biography of book mountain, from conception to construction, paints a. Shaped like a pyramid, the library contains five floors of bookshelves connected by 480 meters of staircases, pathways and indoor terraces, that spiral up to the pyramids apex. This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading, its visibility and inviting presence holding great significance for a community with a 10 percent illiteracy rate. Book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse by mvrdv. We are normally used to seeing glass together with steel, but here mvrdv combines it with glulam timber for a number of reasons.
Jun 20, 2018 book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is the story of an architect with a vision, a revolutionary councillor, the widow of a veterinarian, an artsy library director and a visionary hero from india who saves the town. The public library, located in spijkenisse near rotterdam, sits in the. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library. The book mountain spijkenisse by mvrdv becomes a book. Although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Book mountain, rotterdam library building, dutch architecture design, image. It is a great building and a fun place with activities, stateoftheart conference rooms, and more. The mountain of books illuminates from within and serves. The book is the second in a new experimental series created by mvrdv describing, in considerable detail, the complex process of realising a. Close to the port of rotterdam, in spijkenisse, is a public library that manifests itself as a mountain of books on the towns market square. From underneath the glass dome the library is visible from all sides, especially from the adjacent market square where the library appears as one big book mountain. Vancouver library modern library design my friend lynne is a manager here. Magnificent fivestory book mountain library my modern met.
In addition to the library the building houses an environmental education center, a chess club, an auditorium, meeting rooms, commercial offices and retail space. Apr 24, 2018 this is the second library for mvrdv, after book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands. The mvrdvdesigned book mountain public library features a huge glass and timber outer shell thats home to a 5storey, tiered pyramidlike structure with thousands of. Mvrdv mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse. Biography of a building is the story of an architect with a vision, a revolutionary councillor, the widow of a veterinarian, an artsy library director and a visionary hero from india who saves the town. Nov 27, 20 the story is illustrated with photographs by marcel veldman and informative graphics by mvrdv. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of the building. Aug 19, 20 although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Former volkskrant newspaper editor nicoline baartmans biography of book mountain, from conception to construction, paints a picture of the town of spijkenisse and. The story also examines the role of the modern library. Mvrdv wins competition tainan, taiwan urban lagoon transformation 05122014 mvrdv shortlisted for the urban feasibility study for oslos new government quarter 04012014 fantastic environmental impact report of mvrdv urbanism in oslo 271120 mvrdv s new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is released today 02. Biography of a building by nicoline baartman, winy maas. Taking the form of a mountain of books on the towns market square, spijkenisses new library is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading.
Book mountain spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter the. Jun 23, 2015 in the first of a series of movies profiling buildings by mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass pyramid. Mvrdv wins competition tainan, taiwan urban lagoon transformation 05122014 mvrdv shortlisted for the urban feasibility study for oslos new government quarter 04012014 fantastic environmental impact report of mvrdv urbanism in oslo 271120 mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is released today 02. In the first of our movie series with mvrdv, studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass pyramid. The book is the second in a new experimental series created by mvrdv describing, in considerable detail, the complex process of realising a building from start to finish. In the centre of spijkenisse, in the netherlands, is a glass pyramid containing a multipurpose library of great evocative power, a pyramid made of glass and glulam timber. The result is a 26 meter tall pyramid made of laminated timber rafters and double glazing. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square.
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