The new construction respects the Bezrucova Street line and keeps enough indent from the existing buildings .
The public space around the church is another compelling addition to the project . Where once there was a fence , there is a piazzeta with seating arrangements and suitable greenery now .
INTERIOR DESIGN
Atelier-r designed the concept and philosophy of the interior spaces and asked for collaboration with Denisa Strmiskova Studio which stands behind the detailed interior design elements such as the choice of lighting , or ready and custom-made furniture . Both atelier-r and Denisa Strmiskova Studio closely collaborated on choosing the materials and surfaces .
The reception and the café are taking up the main space in the modern annex . It is made of pastel pink concrete . The pink colour also matches other surfaces throughout the space such as floors , furniture , or walls . Massive accent book wall dominates the interior . It is a tall wall filled with old books that are backlit in the evening . There is a colourful glass Lambert & Fils light fixture hanging in front of the wall . The elegant and minimalist glass elements float in the air , suspended on the nylon ropes high above the visitors ’ heads . If you look at them from specific angles , they reflect the houses in the street or the church . The lights are the defining connecting element in the room .
Sitting on the variety of comfortable chairs you will enjoy the meditative atmosphere of the space . Wooden Zeitraum chairs are made of walnut wood , and they are in both the church interior and the café in the annex . Plastic Hay chairs are a refreshing design by the Bouroullec brothers . There are also minimalist armchairs to rest on . The coffee tables were made to measure . The material and the details of the tables were inspired by the traditional elements of the church .
Floor lamps from Kaia remind us of a modern flambeau . They are placed in both the church and the café to set a pleasant vibe .
Graphic studio KOSATKO collaborated on the project , designing a brand-new visual identity and the logo for the Olomouc Research Library .
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