CHEVALIER MORALES
PIERREFONDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
WINNING PROPOSAL OF AN ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION ; THE NEW PIERREFONDS PUBLIC LIBRARY EMBODIES THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURE THE GREAT CHANGES OCCURRING IN THE LIBRARY SCIENCE WORLD
Defined as the combination of a park and a shopping mall , both considered as highly attended “ third place ”, this innovative library embodies an ecosystemic vision where the programs and the relations between them are developed with the same level of attention . It is a true social and information exchange network that takes shape into a complex circulation structure that renews the library experience with each visit .
The design of the Pierrefonds Public Library also innovates in its relation to the landscape , its discreet technological approach actively participating in the scenography , and the collections ’ display . The latter are structured around thematic poles to enhance accessibility .
“ The overall planning strategy of this innovative and highly technological library was inspired by the pragmatic efficiency of shopping centers , train stations , and airports , all while avoiding their flaws .”
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