Following on from our previous blog, Looking at Libraries: Biblo Toyen, we are going to delve deeper into the concept of age specific libraries and explore exactly how libraries like Biblo Toyen are such a valuable resource to children. Reading has not only been proven to help with child education and development, but it also…
Scandinavia is home to several amazing libraries that not only look extremely impressive but provide a central hub for the local communities. Many Scandinavian libraries go beyond the traditional book depository; they encourage reading, socialising, digital engagement, creativity and learning through excellent library design and management. The Biblo Toyen is one fantastic example… Located in…
The Tianjin Binhai Library in China opened its doors one year ago after taking architects MVRDV only three years to design and construct it. The huge 36,000- square-foot library is structured to look like a three-dimensional eye, with a large luminous sphere in the centre, surrounded by sweeping floor to ceiling bookshelves that contain a…