See more ideas about architecture, architecture design and modern architecture. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse library e. 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. The architecture firm mrvdv has built a mountain of a library in spijkenisse, the netherlands. The book mountain library in the netherlands liskw. 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. Karel doormansraat 3, 3201 ce spijkenisse, the netherlands. Rotterdambased mvrdv has recently completed a beautiful architectural design book mountain and library quarter located in the market square of spijkenisse, netherlands the library features bookshelves enclosed in a glass pyramid, with the platforms connected via wide stairs to form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain to its peak where a cafe. 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. Featuring a huge glass and timber outer shell, this astounding library is a tiered, fivestory structure similar to a.
In an area with 10% illiteracy, this new library is a monument to reading and its pyramidshaped design will attract many new readers into its folds. Jun 23, 2015 in the first of a series of exclusive movies profiling buildings by dutch firm mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves. Book mountain spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. Book mountain spijkenisse, the netherlands mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with 9,300 square meters of glass, stairs, and reading material culminating into a wide open reading space at the top, to challenge the intimidating stuffiness of libraries of old. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square. Mvrdvs spijkenisse library is proud mountain of books. Bob dylan might have muttered housing project hill to himself but of course all is very, very flat. The recently constructed modern mountain of boo the architecture firm mrvdv has built a mountain of a library in spijkenisse, the netherlands.
Book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands design by mvrdv. Book mountain received a red dot for high design quality in the architecture and urban design category, and was selected from 4,662 entries from 54 countries. Mvrdv, the netherlands pavilion for expo hannover, germany. Discover book mountain in spijkenisse, netherlands. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. Taking the form of mountain of books on the town s market square, spijkenisse s new library is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. It features a coffee shop, an information desk, a rooftop lounge and quiet seating areas throughout its terraces. Book mountain, a pyramidshaped super library in the netherlands. In this book the reader has to work harder to see the images, whilst the text is easily available. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of the building. Mvrdv, the netherlands pavilion for expo hannover, germany what others are saying this pavilion presents a different approach that could be taken to this project, that being rather than taking the architecture to nature, b. Mvrdv project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read.
The book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar, an openair library. Manifesting itself clearly as a mountain of books on the towns market square, it is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by. The adjacent library quarter consisting of 42 social housing units, parking and public. This library is a good example of the emphasis of the traditional. Besides the library, the building houses an environmental education. The book platforms are connected via wide stairs and together form a continuous route to the peak, which features a cafe. In close collaboration the 3 principal architect directors produce designs and studies in the fields of architecture, urbanism and landscape design. Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. The project is a literal advertisement and invitation for reading, was opened by prinses laurentien of the netherlands on october 4th, 2012.
The pitched roof refers back to traditional dutch farm houses, a reminder of the. Since then we have strived to live up toand surpassthe immense ambition of our first design, with housing projects that, above all, respect the human scale, and are also flexible. Mvrdv, book mountain, spijkenisse, the netherlands as electronic books and portable tablet computers multiply, the physical book would appear to be threatened. Oct 05, 2012 book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. Aug 19, 20 although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architects. Mvrdv s book mountain and library quarter is a 10year in the making eco development in spijkenisse in the netherlands. Mvrdvs book mountain wins prestigious red dot design award spijkenisse book mountain has been announced winner of a red dot design award, one of the world s most acclaimed design awards. This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading.
Book mountain, rotterdam library building, dutch architecture design, image. Mvrdv architecture and interior design news and projects. Oct 10, 2012 nicknamed book mountain by its designers at dutch architecture firm mvrdv, the new 100,000 square foot public library in spijkenisse, netherlands is an 85 foot tall glass pyramid housing a spiraling arrangement of bookcases within. Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books. Book mountain biography of a building 010 publishers, rotterdam, 20 further reading. The adjacent library quarter consisting of 42 social housing units, parking. 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. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and surrounding housing in september.
Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by prinses laurentien of the netherlands. 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. Spijkenisse book mountain has been announced winner of a red dot design award, one of the worlds most acclaimed design awards. The jury selected mvrdvs book mountain from 4,662 entries submitted from 54 countries. Construction has begun on a public library designed by dutch firm mrvdv in spijkenissse, the netherlands. Mvrdv is a rotterdam, netherlands based architecture and urban design practice founded in 1993. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter the.
In cooperation with ilka and andreas ruby, mvrdv has assembled this overview of 20 years of architectural practicea redefined monograph about their realized work to date that features user testimonies. Book mountain is a fourstory complex of bookshelves encased in a pyramid of glass. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in 480 meters of bookshelves and reading spaces. 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. Following the maximum permitted volume the book mountain is covered by a barn shaped glass envelope with wooden trusses resulting in a transparent almost open air library. Mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with 9,300. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. The library features bookshelves enclosed in a glass pyramid, with the platforms connected via wide stairs to form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain to. Architecture contemporary architecture interesting buildings amazing buildings archi design residential complex social housing building facade. Designed by mvrdv which was the cause of some controversy a couple of years back when plans were released for its cloud skyscraper, book mountain in spijkenisse near rotterdam features a huge. The building is crafted from brick and glass with a giant stepped mountain of. Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. Oct 07, 2012 rotterdambased mvrdv has recently completed a beautiful architectural design book mountain and library quarter located in the market square of spijkenisse, netherlands.
Although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Book mountain, a pyramidshaped super library in the. Despite superdutchs international influence, it is above all a national and local style. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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. Nicknamed book mountain by its designers at dutch architecture firm mvrdv, the new 100,000 square foot public library in spijkenisse, netherlands is an 85 foot tall glass pyramid housing a spiraling arrangement of bookcases within. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn, is wrapped in 480 meters of bookshelves and reading spaces. 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. Mvrdv s 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. Aug 31, 2014 mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. Mvrdv book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building. Mvrdvs book mountain and library quarter is a 10year in the making eco development in spijkenisse in the netherlands.
The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Mvrdvs book mountain wins prestigious red dot design. Since then we have strived to live up toand surpassthe immense ambition of our first design, with housing projects that, above all, respect the human scale, and are also flexible, diverse. The short shelf life of this dutch librarys collection enabled mvrdv to. 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. Underneath the glass is a public space without air conditioning. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing. Book mountain s a new eco library that proudly stands in the heart of spijkenisse and is surrounded by the old town and a new housing project.
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. Visitors to the library can peruse more than 10,000 feet of shelves and enjoy a bit of reading at a cafe. Rotterdambased studio mvrdv have completed the book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Ebook reading mvrdv as pdf download portable document format. The practice engages globally in providing solutions to contemporary architectural and urban issues.
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