Iconic World Structures (iwstruct.com) November 2014 | Page 19

VENNESLA LIBRARY

Opened in 2011designed by Helen+Hard firm with an area 3,800m2 (for whole 2 floors)The new library in Vennesla comprises a library, a café, meeting places and administrative areas and links an existing community house and learning centre together.

Supporting the idea of an inviting public space, all main public functions have been gathered into one generous space allowing the structure combined with furniture and multiple spatial interfaces to be visible in the interior and from the exterior.

An integrated passage brings the city life into and through the building. Furthermore, the new building was open and easy accessible from the main city square, knitting together the existing urban fabric.

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