Little Library

Design contest for a digital library in a remote town

Shakotan, Japan

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Winner

1 Entry

Emine and 2 others

Little Library/ Hokkaido

The design includes a library to be designed on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. This library combines technology with traditional library style.

Editor's Choice

1 Entry

Natalia

Little Library in Shakotan

The main idea of the project was to create a modular, transformable object with a simple structure, made of local materials. The priority was to fit the building into the character of Shakotan, which is a small fishing village living in harmony with the rhythms of nature and cyclical festivals.

Shortlisted

1 Entry

Ritu

Little Library

The little library project showcases a balance of books and digital media. It aims for an universal, affordable and digital design accessible to all. The project is inspired from the local materials used in Japan such as wood, lath and plaster walls. The project design not only fulfills the need of a library but also helps for the development of the common