Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter. Book mountain library, spijkenisse, the netherlands flickr. The book mountain spijkenisse by mvrdv becomes a book. Underneath its monumental glass envelope damage to the books by sunlight is offset by their normal 4 year lifespan due to wear and tear from borrowing. Mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with 9,300 square meters of glass, stairs, and reading material culminating into a wide open reading. The book mountain library in the netherlands liskw.
Mvrdv was set up in 1993 in rotterdam, the netherlands. A tower of books designed by dutch firm mvrdv, is contained inside a glass pyramid, located in the market square of spijkenisse, the netherlands. Following the maximum permitted volume the book mountain is covered by a barn shaped glass envelope with wooden trusses resulting in a transparent. Architecture firm mvrdv designed this magnificent library called book mountain, literally a. 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. 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. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square.
This library is a good example of the emphasis of the traditional. Underneath its monumental glass envelope damage to the books. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. 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. Mvrdv, spijkenisse book mountain, new library in spijkenisse, holland 2012. Manifesting itself clearly as a mountain of books on the towns market square, it is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading.
Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and surrounding housing in september. Alongside the book collection and reading areas, the building referred to as book mountain will include commercial space, offices, an auditorium, conference rooms, and exhibition spaces. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse, october 4th, 2012. Despite superdutchs international influence, it is above all a national and local style.
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. The different floors to access the mountain of books. The library features bookshelves enclosed in a glass pyramid, with the platforms connected via wide stairs to form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain. The pitched roof references traditional dutch farmhouses, a reminder of the. Named book mountain, the building contains a spiralling trail of staircases, pathways and terraces that create a 480 metrelong route through five floors of bookshelves towards a cafe beneath the pyramids apex. 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.
Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by. Library inside a glass pyramid by mrvdv in spijkenisse, the netherlands. Book mountain library, spijkenisse, the netherlands done. Mvrdv as architects 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 book mountain receives red dot design award spijkenisse book mountain has been announced winner of a red dot design award, one of the worlds most acclaimed design awards.
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. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing planet. Mvrdv s new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is released today 020520 mvrdv wins 600 ha port redevelopment masterplan in caen. Finalist schmidt hammer lassen public library of the year award 2014, dk book mountain spijkenisse, nl.
Book mountain librarymvrdv mvrdv just unveiled a massive mountain of books in the netherlands that is set within a new eco housing development called library quarter. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in. 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. 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 book mountain was designed by dutch architects mvrdv, and opened to the public in 2012. Rotterdambased mvrdv has recently completed a beautiful architectural design book mountain and library quarter located in the market square of spijkenisse, netherlands. Construction has begun on a public library designed by dutch firm mrvdv in spijkenissse, the netherlands. Book shelves out of reach play an important visual role, housing the libraries archive. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architects exhibition of dutch architects mvrdv at usm buhl germany. A book mountain by mvrdv a tower of books is encased inside a glass pyramid at this public library that dutch firm mvrdv have completed in spijkenisse, the netherlands meet book mountain, an amazing library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam in the netherlands.
Mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. Reconnect with the physical text world architecture news. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library. Book mountain below a glass ceiling, a striking book mountain is the protagonist in the dutch studios new 9,300 square metre library, just completed in a small city close to rotterdam. 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 spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. Spijkenisse holland the netherlands metalocus, ines lalueta, victor lopezrey. In close collaboration the 3 principal architect directors produce designs and studies in the fields of architecture, urbanism and landscape design. From q8 all in one blog rotterdambased mvrdv has recently completed a beautiful architectural design book mountain and library quarter located in the market square of spijkenisse, netherlands. The book is the second in a new experimental series created by mvrdv describing, in.
Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books. Designed by mvrdv which was the cause of some controversy a couple of years back when plans were released for its cloud skyscraper, book mountain in spijkenisse near rotterdam features a huge. Magnificent fivestory book mountain library my modern met. Architect winy maas from mvrdv markthal in rotterdam designed by the same firm. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter the. Book mountain won the dutch national wood award in 2012, and is a public library. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Underneath the glass is a public space without air conditioning.
Book mountain is a monument to the power and pleasure of reading. Mvrdvs 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. 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. Its innovative design has won numerous architecture awards. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by prinses laurentien of the netherlands. 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. This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading.
The buildings facade reflects the shape of a traditional dutch farm, covered by a glass. From the nearby market square, the glassenclosed, pyramid roof structure gives you a glimpse of the mountain of books. Oct 04, 2012 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. Nicknamed book mountain by its designers at dutch architecture firm mvrdv, the new square foot public library in spijkenisse, netherlands is an book mountain spijkenisse, the netherlands mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with square meters of glass, stairs, and reading material culminating into a wide open reading. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012. A tower of books is encased inside a glass pyramid at this public library that dutch firm mvrdv have completed in spijkenisse, the netherlands. As electronic books and portable tablet computers multiply, the physical book would appear to be threatened. Spijkenisse book mountain bibliotheek boekenberg spijkenisse architectdesigner. Aug 19, 20 although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. From underneath the glass dome the library is visible from all sides, especially from the adjacent market square where the library appears as one big book mountain.
Spijkenisse rotterdam 3201 cz netherlands coordinates. Mvrdv, book mountain, spijkenisse, the netherlands as electronic books and portable tablet computers multiply, the physical book would appear to be threatened. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project which involved the rehabilitation of its commercial and civic centres. 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. 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. Aug 31, 2014 mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. The specific design of each of these towers already conveys the respective theme, which is deepened by models, projections, manifestos, discussions, films, etc. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in 480 meters of bookshelves and reading spaces. 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. European architecture 20, barcelona, spain dutch wood award 2012.
It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves. Discover book mountain in spijkenisse, netherlands. Best dutch book design of 20, nl mvrdv buildings monograph. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architec.
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