A library crystalised out of modules

Christian added company Toyo Ito & Associates Architects
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1. No ordinary “city library”, we propose an entire “library city” (bibliostad). A city thrives on its rich intermingling of spaces—places to work, dwell, learn and play – all within close reach. The library we envision emulates this complement of urban convenience and diversity by incorporating venues of different thematic characters and qualities within a single complex.We want to create a warm, friendly meeting place with something for everyone. Centrally located just a short walk from the train station, waterfront, offices, soonto-be-built art museum and housing developments, here all people will find an open door where they can enter freely and interact.

As a city historically shapes the lives and awareness of its inhabitants, it simultaneously broadens horizons for their future. The library city will provide a vital crossroads of paths to inspire creativity, not merely a one-way outlet of information; a flexible framework that will grow with the times and the needs of the community.

2. The library as an extension of home, nested with more “living room” for different activities. A library should actively engage persons of all ages. It should be inviting and accessible, with a wide range of comfortable spaces to allow people to pursue their own interests as they would at home; a nexus of distinctive human-scale mini-environments.

3. A fractal-form landmark easily built from three modules. Only three basic modules made of simple triangles and hexagrams needed to assemble the entire structure. The entire structure is composed of three triangle- and hexagon-based polyhedrons, which can be constructed using elements of only two different lengths: 4.4m and 8.8m. The first impression is one great complexity, yet the actual construction will be eminently systematic, rational and cost-efficient. A breathtaking diversity of forms both inside and out shapes a unique fractal cosmos.

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Christian added company HAV Eiendom AS
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