In an area with 10% illiteracy, this new library is a monument to reading and its pyramidshaped design will attract many new readers into its folds. Image 5 of 15 from gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library. The book mountain library in spijkenisse, netherlands, is designed as an advert for reading. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architects. Mvrdvs new library is a glittering monument to reading.
Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands design by mvrdv. The different floors to access the mountain of books are all connected by open. Mvrdv updates its organisation and appoints five new partners. Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. Following the maximum permitted volume the book mountain is covered by a barn shaped glass envelope with wooden trusses resulting in a transparent almost open air library. Mvrdvs book mountain wins prestigious red dot design. Book mountain s a new eco library that proudly stands in the heart of spijkenisse and is surrounded by the old town and a new housing project. Following an administrative reform in 2015, it is part of the municipality of nissewaard. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by prinses laurentien of the netherlands. Architecture firm mvrdv has completed book mountain, a public library that flouts the conventional wisdom of keeping books in the dark. Biography of a building is the second in a new experimental series of books by mvrdv describing in a sizeable text the complex process of realising a building. Mvrdv s book mountain is a new eco library that proudly stands in the heart of spijkenisse and is surrounded by the old town and a new housing project. Nice quoit hotel good for couples and business trip for family it could be good if they have bigger room.
The books within are visible from all sides of the glass dome library officially opened today, especially from the adjacent market square where it appears as one big book mountain. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library. My brother sent me an article about a book mountain in the netherlands which looks like heaven to me architecture firm mvrdv explains the way the 10 year project, actually named book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse, ties into the towns history and setting. They plan to release a book, make some noise, in late 2012 that will be a photo novel about the project. Work book mountain, spijkenisse, the netherlands 2012. May 17, 2016 the book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands close to the port of rotterdam, in spijkenisse, is a public library that manifests itself as a mountain of books on the towns market square. Taking the form of a mountain of books on the towns market square, spijkenisse s new library is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. Mvrdvs spijkenisse library, spijkenisse, south of rotterdam dezeen man, do the the dutch know how to house their books. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square. Corridors and a cafe have panoramic views through the transparent roof. A tower of books designed by dutch firm mvrdv, is contained inside a glass pyramid, located in the market square of spijkenisse, the netherlands.
The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of the building. Impressive book mountain reinvents library design psfk. The book is the second in a new experimental series created by mvrdv describing, in considerable detail, the complex process of realising a building from start to finish. Mountains in ancient times were considered the homes of gods, or places where man could draw near the divine. Mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with. Book mountain in spijkenisse, netherlands by mvrdv winy maas and his architectural firm mvrdv wanted to increase visitor numbers at the library in the dutch town of spijkenisse, and chose to do so in a dramatic manner by piling up a stack of books in the middle of the port town. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. Architect winy maas from mvrdv markthal in rotterdam designed by the same firm. Mvrdvs book mountain wins prestigious red dot design award what a fantastic public library in a town square to inspire reading. Jeroen musch mvrdv the book mountain is a monument to reading that was 10 years in the making, with an impressive surface area of 9,300 square meters.
Book mountain, by mvrdv in a community with 10 percent illiteracy, the book mountain library in spijkenisse, netherlands, is designed as an advert for reading. Library architecture contemporary architecture landscape architecture interior architecture public architecture interior design unique buildings reading. Known as book mountain, the library in the towns market square opened in 2012 by stacking into a pyramid shape, wrapping bookshelvesthe shelving was made. Apr, 2016 some of her notable realisations are spijkenisse book mountain and the amsterdam lloyd hotel. The 9,300squaremeter mountain of books and bookshelves is. It features a coffee shop, an information desk, a rooftop lounge and quiet seating areas throughout its terraces.
The sculptural effect and the intention are stressed by the fact that the book mountain is visible from the street, because the library building is shaped like a glass pyramid that shows the massive book presentation. Finalist schmidt hammer lassen public library of the year award 2014, dk book mountain spijkenisse, nl. Market hall in rotterdam building by mvrdv earchitect. The library quarter includes 42 apartments from studios to large. With its impressive height, the shelving inside this pyramid construction is any bookworms dream. The book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar, an openair library. From the nearby market square, the glassenclosed, pyramid roof structure gives you a glimpse of the mountain of books inside, with corridors and platforms providing a 480metre pathway along the shelves that reach almost to the roof and. Underneath the glass is a public space without air conditioning. Spijkenisse rotterdam 3201 cz netherlands coordinates. This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading, its visibility and inviting presence holding great significance for a community with a 10 percent illiteracy rate. Mvrdv is a rotterdam, netherlands based architecture and urban design practice founded in 1993. Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books. Best dutch book design of 20, nl mvrdv buildings monograph, finalist schmidt hammer lassen public library of the year award 2014, dk book mountain spijkenisse, nl. You can literally walk among this mountainous construction to make for a magical library experience that enhances the research and reading.
Shaped like a pyramid, the library contains five floors of bookshelves connected by 480 meters of staircases, pathways and. Shaped like a pyramid, the library contains five floors of bookshelves connected by 480 meters of staircases, pathways and indoor terraces, that spiral up to the pyramids apex. The illuminated book mountain is intended as proactive marketing and an invitation to read. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands close to. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and surrounding housing in september. The library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and invitation holding great significance for a community with 10 percent illiteracy. The mvrdv designed book mountain public library features a huge glass and timber outer shell thats home to a 5storey, tiered pyramidlike structure with thousands of books stacked on shelves.
The architecture firm mrvdv has built a mountain of a library in spijkenisse, the netherlands. Netherlands market hall mixeduse development design by mvrdv architects, nl. In the market square of spijkenisse, netherlands, a mountain of bookshelves is contained by a glassenclosed structure and pyramidal roof. Jeroen zuidgeest monster, 1978 joined mvrdv in 1999 and divides his activities between urbanism and architecture. The 9,300squaremeter mountain of books and bookshelves is surrounded by glass casing and a.
Oct 05, 2012 book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. Under a glass ceiling, the building features a striking volume of shelves, a true book mountain. Mvrdv s mountain of books in the center of spijkenisse s town market square has just been announced as winner of the internationally acclaimed red dot design award for high quality. Since 2004, psfk has provided insights, research tools, advice and immersive experiences to help our members as they build better products, services, marketing and retail. Today, november 27th, mvrdv s new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building will be presented. Winy maas and hans schroder win rotterdams marketing award 2014 for markthal rotterdam. Best libraries in the world coolest libraries 2020. Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. Reading enthusiasts in spijkenisse, the netherlands can climb spiraling towers of terraced bookcases beneath a shimmering glass pyramid to find new printed treasures. Close to the port of rotterdam, in spijkenisse, is a public library that manifests itself as a mountain of books on the towns market square. From underneath the glass dome the library is visible from all sides, especially from the adjacent market square where the library appears as. Discover book mountain in spijkenisse, netherlands. Spijkenisse has a population of 74,988 making it the 8th biggest city in south holland.
This week marks the fifth year of book mountain, a cultural project mvrdv realised for the town of spijkenisse, a library with reading rooms, lending facilities, a high tech knowledge centre and a welcoming cafe, all framed in a pyramidshaped, glass facade. New library from 2012 basically a pile of books covered by a 26m high glass pyramid. In close collaboration the 3 principal architect directors produce designs and studies in the fields of architecture, urbanism and landscape design. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will. A physical invitation to read and a reference to the past of spijkenisse as a farming town these elements are combined in the library designed by mvrdv. Book mountain, rotterdam library building, dutch architecture design, image. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter. It operates on the amt time zone, which means that it follows the same time zone as. Architecture firm mvrdv explains the way the 10 year project, actually named book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse, ties into the towns history and setting. After a decade of work, mvrdvs iconic library and mixedused development has finally opened in the firms hometown. Written in an accessible style by independent author nicoline baartman, the story follows the building, its context and the various protagonists.
The book mountain designed by the dutch firm mvrdv was completed in 2012 as the public library of the small town of spijkenisse in rotterdam. Book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. Through its glass facade of the books are visible from all sides, and from the adjacent town square it appears as a mountain of books. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse. He is currently overseeing large scale urban planning operations in the netherlands, france, germany and other places. In the first of a series of exclusive movies profiling buildings by dutch firm mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a. Taking the form of a mountain of books on the towns market square, spijkenisses new library is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. Carlton oasis hotel is located in spijkenisse, the largest city on the island of voorneputten in south holland.
A library where reading is celebrated evident in a design that allows books to be visible appearing from a distance as a mountain of books. Mvrdv mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse. Mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. Located in spijkenisse, the netherlands the book mountain by mvrdv is a truly unconventional library. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architec. Book mountain spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. Jun 23, 2015 in the first of a series of exclusive movies profiling buildings by dutch firm mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass. Spijkenisse is a city found in south holland, the netherlands. Spijkenisse book mountain bibliotheek boekenberg spijkenisse architectdesigner.
Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project which involved the rehabilitation of its commercial and civic centres. Mvrdv book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building. Spijkenisse, the netherlands book mountain by mvrdvsumally.
Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. A lowermiddle class suburb of rotterdam played host to the netherlands princess laurentien this week, as she unveiled book mountain, a new library and town center by mvrdv. Despite superdutchs international influence, it is above all a national and local style. This biography of the book mountain paints a picture of the town of spijkenisse and the political and social contexts in which such buildings are realized. Although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant work mvrdv s new library in spijkenisse, netherlands is now fully accessible. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in 480 meters of bookshelves and reading spaces. Best dutch book design of 20, nl mvrdv buildings monograph. Book mountain is a fourstory complex of bookshelves encased in a pyramid of glass.
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