Library Buildings around the World

college, helping to remove any barriers between the two worlds. The library is a creative meeting place for all and a centre of
knowledge for researchers, students at all levels as well as citizens in general. (http://www.librarybuildings.com )
Møllebyen Moss, Library, cinema and museum, Moss – Norway 2003
Employer: Møllebyen Moss
Møllebyen Moss was completed in 2003 and has since received much attention. The project won the National Building in 2004, Moss
bys price for good urban architecture in 2003, and the Directorate decided in January 05 for using the project as a reference project
for transformation and densification of existing urban areas.
The project's vision was to preserve and revitalize the old town by creating a public-oriented forum for knowledge and culture and
integrate new architecture in the old context. Library, City Museum and cinema facilities are co-located in existing buildings, while a
new building contains college center. Through proportions and orientation of the college building, the choice of design elements and
materials (zinc, brick, aluminum), it is important that new buildings should show reverence and contribute to the positive promotion
of the historic buildings and adjacent industrial plants. Sundby architects as and Berg & Dyring landscape architects as has also
been involved in the project. Project has previously received Moss bys price for good construction practices. (LPO)
Lund Hagem Arkitekter, Oslo – Norway
http://www.lundhagem.no
Libraries:
Deichman Library, Oslo – Norway on design
in colaboration with Atelier Oslo http://www.atelieroslo.no
The Diagonale solution for the new Deichman Library proposes:
To divide the site into three buildings. By doing this, we give each building a human scale and integrate the project into the city.
To place the Library on the site towards Operaallmenningen. Library visitors are offered the best views towards the city, the fjord
and the surrounding green hills of Oslo; and the shortest connection to public transport. To make the Library visible to the public.
The top of the library cantilevers out to announce its presence to the visitors arriving from down town Oslo and the Central Station.
At the same time the view to the opera is secured by a large cut in the volume. To create entrances to the east, west, and south. Big
cuts in the facade mark the entrances on three sides of the building, inviting the public coming from all parts of the city. The same
cuts give views into the different environments of the library. To create a spectacular interior. The core of the new Deichman library
is based on light and space and continuous diagonal views established between the library interior and the surrounding
streets/square. Through atriums and openings in the different floors the library is united with the city outside. To communicate with
the city. The façade diffuses the sunlight, giving a calm feeling to the interior. At night, the building will glow and change appearance
as a reflection of all the different activities and events inside the library. (Lund)
Description
Deichmanske Main Oslo is the new public library that will be in Bjørvika, as part of Deichmanaksen. The library is an
environmental building, where everything from exterior to interior meets stringent environmental standards.
Intentions
To integrate the Deichman axis into Bjørbvikabebyggelsen and give buildings a human scale, divided the buildings into three
volumes. A diagonal street is established to provide the opera better access from the east, and also creates two small courtyard area.
The library is placed in the plot of the Opera Allmenningen to create the shortest route to public transportation, and the best view of
the city, the bay and the surrounding green hills. The building is made visible at the top of the building stands out and announces its
presence to the visitors coming from Railway Square and Central Station. Large cuts in the facade marks the entrances on three
sides of the building, inviting the audience in from all corners of the city. The same cuts allow passersby to see into and through the
diagonal visibility in the library, and the various library environments. The library has a flexibility that allows it to absorb many
future features, and divided into different audio zones. The translucent facade diffuses the light and gives a soothing feeling to the
interior. At night the building will glow and change the look, and you can from the outside make out the various activities and events
taking place inside the library. (Atelier Oslo)
Lusparken Arkitekter, Trondheim – Norway
http://www.lusparken.no
Libraries:
Stjǿrdal Kulturhus (Library) – Norway Competition 2010
1 prize together Reiulf Ramstad Architects AS, JST Arkitketer AS and Schönherr Norway AS
STATUS: Proposal Competition, AREA: 17,500 m2
Stjørdal Culture should be an important meeting place both locally and regionally in Stjørdal for Central Norway. A place where
everyone interested in culture will come, and people of all kinds to develop their creative and practical abilities. The culture of the
church will serve as a worthy venue for the city and the region's inhabitants. In addition, the hotel will accommodate visitors and
help to rejuvenate the plant and the site further. The architecture will radiate the building's modern and contemporary pulse
function at any time. At the same time, the project is anchored and inspired in its history and culture. Stjørdal Culture is a diverse
platform for culture, art, dance and music. The building is a local meeting place for all the week's seven days. The project will be
perceived as welcoming and inclusive to all. It is emphasized that the project itself is also an indigenous attraction.
Moe & Lovseth (Lunde & Lovseth), Oslo – Norway
http://www.moelo.no
Libraries:
Universitet i Agder (Bibliotek), Kristiansand – Norway 2002
Konkurranse: 1. premie åpen konkurranse 1995, Oppdragsgiver: Statsbygg, Størrelse: 40.000 m2, Priser: Murprisen
7