Modern library library design book storage contemporary architecture library architecture building design house design mountains bookshelves. 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. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square. Book mountain librarymvrdv mvrdv just unveiled a massive mountain of books in the netherlands that is set within a new eco housing development called library quarter. Architect winy maas of architectural office mvrdv designed this building, which. 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. Het gebouw met glazen puntdak is ontworpen door architect winy maas van bureau mvrdv uit rotterdam. May 29, 2009 the book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar, an openair library. Book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building mvrdv. Mvrdv book mountain receives red dot design award spijkenisse book mountain has been announced winner of a red dot design award, one of the worlds most acclaimed design awards.
We welcome you to the boekenberg meaning bookmountain. The jury selected mvrdv s book mountain from 4,662 entries submitted from 54 countries, lauding the project for its highly refined detail. 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. The short shelf life of this dutch librarys collection enabled mvrdv to turn.
Biography of a building is the second in a new experimental series of books by mvrdv describing in a sizeable text the complex process of realising a building. Mvrdvs book mountain wins prestigious red dot design. Mvrdv book mountain in spijkenisse near rotterdam animation. Construction has begun on a public library designed by dutch firm mrvdv in spijkenissse, the netherlands. 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. Written in an accessible style by independent author nicoline baartman, the story follows the building, its context and the various protagonists. 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. Mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with 9,300 square meters of. Mvrdv is a rotterdam, netherlands based architecture and urban design practice founded in 1993. Alongside the book collection and reading areas, the building referred to as book.
Featuring a huge glass and timber outer shell, this astounding library is a tiered, fivestory structure similar to a. The pitched roof refers back to traditional dutch farm houses, a reminder of the new towns. Book mountain below a glass ceiling, a striking book mountain is the protagonist in the dutch studios new 9,300 square metre library, just completed in a small city close to rotterdam. Aug 19, 20 although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. This biography of the book mountain paints a picture of the town of spijkenisse and the political and soc. The firms first commission was the new offices for. The book mountain is visible from all sides through its glass facade pyramid building which is illuminated from within serving both as an advertisement and an invitation to reading, which holds great significance for a community where only 10 percent of the population is illiterate. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of the building. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves.
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. Book mountain spijkenisse, the netherlands atlas obscura. Oct 05, 2012 book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project. Jul 30, 2014 mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. Oct 04, 2012 book mountain, by mvrdv in a community with 10 percent illiteracy, the book mountain library in spijkenisse, netherlands, is designed as an advert for reading. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architec. Mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with 9,300. 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. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing. Under a glass ceiling, the building features a striking volume of shelves, a true book mountain.
Mvrdv book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building. Karel doormansraat 3, 3201 ce spijkenisse, the netherlands. The different floors to access the mountain of books are all connected by open. Book mountain spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architects exhibition of dutch architects mvrdv at usm buhl germany. Book mountain library, spijkenisse, the netherlands done. Mvrdv s mountain of books in the center of spijkenisse s town market square has just been announced as winner of the internationally acclaimed red dot design award for high quality. The book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar. The new public library book mountain in spijkenisse is part of a larger plan to. Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books. Dordrecht, 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. Mvrdvs book mountain and library quarter is a 10year in the making eco development in spijkenisse in the netherlands. The book mountain was designed by dutch architects mvrdv, and opened to the public in 2012. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter the.
Reconnect with the physical text world architecture news. 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. Underneath the glass is a public space without air conditioning. Mvrdv, book mountain, spijkenisse, the netherlands as electronic books and portable tablet computers multiply, the physical book would appear to be threatened. These book platforms are connected by wide flights of stairs and together form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain, reaching to its peak, where a cafe offering panoramic views over the spijkenisse. Book mountain, rotterdam library building, dutch architecture design, image.
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. Book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. New library from 2012 basically a pile of books covered by a 26m high glass pyramid. The pitched roof references traditional dutch farmhouses, a reminder of the. Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. Book mountain is a monument to the power and pleasure of reading. Book mountain library, spijkenisse, the netherlands flickr. Mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. In april 2012, the boekenberg opened its doors on the marktplein in spijkenisse, after ten years of. Discover book mountain in spijkenisse, netherlands. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project which involved the rehabilitation of its commercial and civic centres. Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands design by mvrdv.
In close collaboration the 3 principal architect directors produce designs and studies in the fields of architecture, urbanism and landscape design. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by prinses laurentien of the netherlands. Architect winy maas from mvrdv markthal in rotterdam designed by the same firm. Manifesting itself clearly as a mountain of books on the towns market square, it is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter. Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing planet. 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. The library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and invitation holding great significance for a community with 10 percent illiteracy. This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading, its visibility and inviting.
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