I compare these projects to those by library designers from the 18th century, who were also aiming to show off books. The book mountain spijkenisse by mvrdv becomes a book. Under a glass ceiling, the building features a striking volume of shelves, a true book mountain. In the first of a series of movies profiling buildings by mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a. The development of book mountain and the library quarter is currently translated into literature. Mvrdv wins competition tainan, taiwan urban lagoon transformation 05122014 mvrdv shortlisted for the urban feasibility study for oslos new government quarter 04012014 fantastic environmental impact report of mvrdv urbanism in oslo 271120 mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is released today 02.
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. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. The mountain of books illuminates from within and serves. Book mountain the spijkenisse public library consists partly of a closed or closable program of spaces the commercial spaces, the offices, the storage depots, the conference rooms, the mindsports rooms, the auditorium, the toilets, etc. Apr 24, 2018 this is the second library for mvrdv, after book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in 480 meters of bookshelves and reading spaces.
Former volkskrant newspaper editor nicoline baartmans biography of book mountain, from conception to construction, paints a picture of the town of spijkenisse and. Oct 05, 2012 the library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and invitation holding great significance for a community with 10 percent illiteracy. How mvrdvs winy maas designed the tianjin binhai library. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project which involved the rehabilitation of its commercial and civic centres. From the nearby market square, the glassenclosed, pyramid roof structure gives you a glimpse of the mountain of books inside, with. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter. Over the past 25 years maas has been responsible for many awardwinning projects including the dutch pavilion at expo 2000 in hannover, rotterdams market hall, the crystal houses in amsterdam, the book mountain public library in spijkenisse, the glass farm in schijndel, the taipei twin towers, vankes head quarters in shenzhen and the. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by. The adjacent library quarter consisting of 42 social housing units, parking and public space is also a project by mvrdv, together with the book mountain it forms an exemplary econeighbourhood. Jan 04, 20 close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses 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 one big book mountain.
Magnificent fivestory book mountain library my modern met. Jun 23, 2015 in the first of a series of movies profiling buildings by mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass pyramid. Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in. Mvrdvs crystal houses began its existence with the request of warenar to design a flagship store combining both dutch heritage and international. In the first of our movie series with mvrdv, studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass pyramid. The biography of the book mountain project by mvrdv in spijkenisse paints a picture of the town of spijkenisse and the political and social contexts in which such buildings are realized. Book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is the story of an architect with a vision, a revolutionary councillor, the widow of a veterinarian, an artsy library director and a visionary hero from india who saves the town. Book mountain won the dutch national wood award in 2012, and is a public library. Nov 27, 20 the story is illustrated with photographs by marcel veldman and informative graphics by mvrdv. 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. We are normally used to seeing glass together with steel, but here mvrdv combines it with glulam timber for a number of reasons. The book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar, an openair library.
With the first one we were trying to say that we believe books still play a vital role in the world. 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. The library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and invitation holding great significance for a community with 10 percent illiteracy. May 29, 2009 the book mountain is covered by a glass shell, creating a bell jar, an openair library.
With their design for spijkenisse library, mvrdv architects wanted to bring back the traditional shape of the stolpboerderij farmhouse in a new guise. Book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse by mvrdv. The story also examines the role of the modern library. The public library, located in spijkenisse near rotterdam, sits in the market square and serves as an invitation for visitors to come in and take a gander at the giant selection of interesting books shelved within the fivestory structure. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square. In addition to the library the building houses an environmental education center, a chess club, an auditorium, meeting rooms, commercial offices and retail space. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library.
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. Although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Mvrdv wins competition tainan, taiwan urban lagoon transformation 05122014 mvrdv shortlisted for the urban feasibility study for oslos new government quarter 04012014 fantastic environmental impact report of mvrdv urbanism in oslo 271120 mvrdv s new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is released today 02. The public library, located in spijkenisse near rotterdam, sits in the. 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 result is a 26 meter tall pyramid made of laminated timber rafters and double glazing. What are the specific challenges of working with libraries. Higher book shelves which are out of reach distinguish visually and literally divide the librarys archive. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter the. 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. 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 is the second library for mvrdv, after book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands.
Mvrdvs book mountain and library quarter is a 10year in the making eco development in spijkenisse in the netherlands. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves, that wraps around a stacked, pyramidal form as it is showcased through the librarys glass structure. In the first of a series of movies profiling buildings by mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass pyramid. The book is the second in a new experimental series created by mvrdv describing, in considerable detail, the complex process of realising a. Aug 19, 20 although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Oct 06, 2012 architecture firm mvrdv designed this magnificent library called book mountain, literally a mountain of books covered by a glass shell. Spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam, the netherlands design by mvrdv.
The mvrdvdesigned book mountain public library features a huge glass and timber outer shell thats home to a 5storey, tiered pyramidlike structure with thousands of. Spijkenisse is a thcentury town twinned with thetford in norfolk. 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. Modern library library design book storage contemporary architecture library architecture building design house design mountains bookshelves. 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. Mvrdv book mountain in spijkenisse near rotterdam animation.
It has a shorter wikipedia entry than any of the partners of mvrdv. Former volkskrant newspaper editor nicoline baartmans biography of book mountain, from conception to construction, paints a. Mvrdv mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of the building. It is a great building and a fun place with activities, stateoftheart conference rooms, and more. The short shelf life of this dutch librarys collection enabled mvrdv to turn the spines out to face the town and invite in its inhabitants. Facts book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. 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. 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. Book mountain spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. The bell jar is a simple membrane, an almost invisible envelope that softens the edges of. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and surrounding housing in september. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing.
Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. 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. Biography of a building is the story of an architect with a vision, a revolutionary councillor, the widow of a veterinarian, an artsy library director and a visionary hero from india who saves the town. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and. Book mountain, rotterdam library building, dutch architecture design, image. Despite superdutchs international influence, it is above all a national and local style. The online book is very nice with meaningful content. One ofonline books that will be nice for you is book entitled mvrdv. Vancouver library modern library design my friend lynne is a manager here. Library architecture contemporary architecture landscape architecture interior architecture public architecture interior design unique buildings reading. Jun 20, 2018 book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is the story of an architect with a vision, a revolutionary councillor, the widow of a veterinarian, an artsy library director and a visionary hero from india who saves the town.
Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves. Both book mountain and the tianjin library have this monumental impression that inspires. In the centre of spijkenisse, in the netherlands, is a glass pyramid containing a multipurpose library of great evocative power, a pyramid made of glass and glulam timber. Today, november 27th, mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building will be presented. Rotterdam floor plans stairs mountains architecture libraries books stairways arquitetura. The story is illustrated with photographs by marcel veldman and informative graphics by mvrdv. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. Biography of a building by nicoline baartman, winy maas. Download file pdf mvrdv mountain spijkenisse biography building mvrdv mountain spijkenisse biography building when people should go to the book stores, search foundation by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in fact problematic. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse.
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