Micro Libraries

Compact library design competition

Worldwide

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Winner

1 Entry

seoyoung and hyunju

THINK CLOUD

The 'Think Cloud Library' serves as an instant think cloud that accepts, stores, and shares people's thoughts. Various bookshelves suitable for each program float in a square frame, creating a light landscape.

People's Choice Award

1 Entry

Sanchita and Sejal

THE ASCEND

The project caters to the post pandemic new normal of getting habitual to old charms of public spaces all in one place. The project was approached with a view of creating spaces adaptive to different urban and natural fabrics. The module represents the individualistic character as one body with various experiences within the inner parts.

Editor's Choice

2 Entries

Julia and Hanna

CAMERA LUCIDA

Camera Lucida is our vision of the compact library influenced by traditional photography. Camera bellows create the exterior form, combining seemingly incompatible - the spirit of analogue photography with brave, confident modernism. Ubiquitous black confusingly resembles the photographer's microworld that hides under the sheet of dark material.

Michal and Mariusz

Literally on Wheels - Micro Libraries

When one thinks of a library, one usually pictures a stationary object. While that may seem obvious, our project pictures the library as a literal "vehicle of knowledge". Much like Literature transfers ideas into your mind, this library transfers the literature to You.

Shortlisted

8 Entries

Zuzanna and Ewa

Calyx Library

Calyx library surrounded by natural landscape provides our senses with relaxing atmosphere. With the usage of natural materials and semi-transparent walls the place stimulates creativity and encourages to take a deep breath and plunge into another world. Having welcoming place to read is one of the main factors which for sure will popularize this activity.

Aleksandra and Dawid

Morse alphabet

We live near the sea, so we were inspired by things that we could see, hear and feel every day. Sea waves and Morse code are the main elements of our project. The project consists of two parts, the first floor is a wave-shaped element with seats. A staircase leads to the next floor. The second floor is a small place with books to relax or work.

Malgorzata and Dominika

The light side of the moon- micro library

Micro library with a message of focusing on what’s unseen. We make the what's hidden a light one to encourage readers to pick up the gauntlet and open their minds on the unknown; on what’s inside of every part of life.

Maja and Regina

SURROUNDED BY PAPER

Paper inspired microlibrary with modular capsules, which give you freedom of choice when it comes to the design of the interior.

Jakub and 2 others

Pause in a rushing city

The micro-library project has become our response to the constant movement noticeable in our everyday lives. Independently of the season or the day, we constantly accelerate our activities to keep up with other people. By the way, we forgot how important it is to rest, say "stop" and take care of yourself.

John

Alexandria's Foundation

Proposed Micro Library

Samer and 2 others

Microlibrary

Entry for compact library design competition.

Olga and Gabriela

TABULA RASA

The porpuse of the project was to design the most narrow, high and functional building that would serve as a public library for four people. The main theme of this project is Tabula rasa, which means a blank, blank blackboard. The key element is the entrance resembling a folded sheet of paper and openwork finished with red details