Library Buildings around the World

Toposarchitecten, Waddinxveen – The Netherlands
http://www.toposarchitecten.nl
Libraries:
Kulturhus Kootwijkerbroek – The Netherlands 2008
2.898.102 m²
As part of the Kulturhus Kootwijkerbroek Village, this cultural meeting place for Kootwijkerbroek area. The house is equipped with
conference and meeting space for various local clubs, the music and the library. The site lies on the outskirts of the village but is
along the axis from north to south over the location clearly visible from the village. The Village is situated on a square-like space next
to the assisted living centers. In developing the architecture connect the Village to hand on the small-scale residential buildings in the
residential care complex on the north side and on the larger scale of the business premises and farms around the Essenerweg on the
south side. The signature covers all buildings in the area gave rise to both the Village and assisted living centers to provide special
cutting forms. The great hall of the House has its own materialization. Around the facility, meeting rooms, lobby and library area.
The transparent entrance of the House is aimed at inviting the center of the village and shows what is happening inside.
(http://www.architectenweb.nl)
UN Studio, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
http://www.unstudio.com
Libraries:
Waalse Krook: Urban Library and Media Center, Gent –Belgium competion entry
The design for the Urban Library of the Future and Centre for New Media creates a dynamic, flexible and open knowledge
environment, with an open landscape, alternative circulation routes, several meeting areas and a public plaza. The building
is fluid in form, accommodating to its surroundings and incorporates expansive sightlines. The internal organisation of the
building is based on an open central void, around which the circulation takes place. This void enhances the spatial
experience, creates clear orientation through the building and fulfills a bridging function between the city and the Municipal
Library. The structure of the building makes it possible to introduce (green) roof terraces whilst also ensuring low levels of
direct sunlight penetration. (UN)
VMX Architects, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
http://www.vmxarchitects.nl
Libraries:
Stedelijk Gymnasium, Mediatheque, Den Bosch – The Netherlands 1998 – 2002
Client Municipality of Den Bosch, Location Paleiskwatier, Den Bosch, Size 4650 m2, Design 1998-2001, Execution 2001-2002
Costs 4 million Euros
The „Studievilla“, is the new premises of the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Den Bosch. The starting point for the design was the fact that
the building should add a new concept to the existing ideas about education. Therefore the building should allow for changing forms
of education. A mix between traditional classrooms and open spaces for individual education has been designed. In terms of
materials the building has been made attractive for both pupils and teachers. The upper floors of the building cantilever 8 meters,
sheltering the entrance. On the ground floor there are two entrances, pupil functions and an auditorium. Classrooms are located
above and below the Mediatheque on the first and third floors. The Mediatheque, on the second floor is a large open/plan floor in the
middle of the school. The third floor contains the schools sports hall as well as the biology and chemistry labs. The fourth floor
houses staff rooms and adminsinstration spaces. ( http://www.mimosa.eu )
The ’Studievilla’, is the new premises of the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Den Bosch. The starting point for the design was the fact that
the building should add a new concept to the existing ideas about education. Therefore the building should allow for changing forms
of education. A mix between traditional classrooms and open spaces for individual education has been designed. In terms of
materials the building has been made attractive for both pupils and teachers. The upper floors of the building cantilever 8 meters,
sheltering the entrance. On the ground floor there are two entrances, pupil functions and an auditorium. Classrooms are located
above and below the Mediatheque on the first and third floors. The Mediatheque, on the second floor is a large open/plan floor in the
middle of the school. The third floor contains the schools sports hall as well as the biology and chemistry labs. The fourth floor
houses staff rooms and administration spaces. (VMX)
Ton Voets Architecten, Delft – The Netherlands
http://www.tonvoets.nl
Libraries:
Mendell College, Haarlem – The Netherlands 2009
1.600 m²
Open Space Learning Center and Staff College Mendel in the area where once a small monastery church was planned by Voets
Architecten in Delft expansion achieved for an open learning center with a library and learning center. Additionally, all staff
relocated from the existing building space to this new section. Striking is the clear appearance of the extension with an overwhelming
cascade of light. The organically shaped hook shape and its overhang near the glass front are supported by a number of slender
columns. This solution provides both shelter and a transitional area between inside and outside. From the bicycle accompanies this
overhang the students in a monumental, but naturally also to the school. The new extension to the existing building from 1973 forms
a new enclosed "courtyard" where the watercourse with willows, a natural element, referring to the famous 'Mendel' garden.
Program: 1600 m2 building GFA address: Pim Mulier Avenue 4 Design: Voets Architecten delft client: Mendel College Haarlem
engineer: Pieters Bouwtechniek Haarlem contractor: SBB Beverwijk electrical installation: Electrical Partners Heerhugowaard
interior Learning Center: LAB3 the Meern completion: December 2008 Photography: John Lewis Marshall The Mendel College is a
striking building in Haarlem to a design by architect Holt. Since 1990 Voets Architecture & Urban Design from Delft involved in any
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