Mvrdv s book mountain is a building with a mission. The pitched roof refers back to traditional dutch farm houses, a reminder of the new towns. An incredible mountain of books to save space in the library. The buildingwhich won a 2015 local design competition for the development of the plotwill house both residential and commercial spaces, and is set to be completed in 2021. Book mountain, spijkenisse, holland designed by mvrdv. This library is a good example of the emphasis of the traditional. It features a 480 meter route, lined with bookshelves. This new library for spijkenisse is designed as an advertisement for reading, its visibility and inviting. Discover book mountain in spijkenisse, netherlands. Breathtaking book mountain library opens for business. Architecture firm mvrdv designed this magnificent library called book mountain, literally a mountain of books covered by a. Mvrdv book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building. Mvrdv mvrdvs new publication book mountain spijkenisse. Despite superdutchs international influence, it is above all a national and local style.
Architecture firm mvrdv designed this magnificent library called book mountain. The book is the second in a new experimental series created by mvrdv describing, in considerable detail, the complex process of realising a. Magnificent fivestory book mountain library my modern met. The pitched roof references traditional dutch farmhouses, a reminder of the towns. Biography of a building by nicoline baartman, winy maas mvrdv nai010 publishers, 20 hardcover, 260 pages book length case studies of buildings are great for giving more space than a monograph or magazine in explaining the history, design, realization, and in some cases postoccupancy of a particular building. Dutch architecture studio mvrdv have just completed a new 9,300 square metre library in spijkenisse, a small city close to rotterdam, the netherlands. Spijkenisse, the netherlands book mountain by mvrdvsumally. In response to an international design build competition, our team proposed a quintessentially californian approach embracing many ideas still new. Oct 05, 2012 mvrdv surprised its visitors by stacking dutch landscapes into a square tower formation measuring 40 meters high.
Ground breaking for the construction of the new public library for spijkenissse, near rottterdam took place. Jun 23, 2015 in the first of a series of exclusive movies profiling buildings by dutch firm mvrdv, architect and studio cofounder winy maas looks back at book mountain a library contained within a glass. Library inside a glass pyramid by mrvdv in spijkenisse, the netherlands. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. Mvrdv s 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. 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. Mvrdv design public art project seasaw, marking the connection between sea and.
Carlton oasis hotel is located in spijkenisse,the largest city on the island of voorneputten in south holland. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library. For a library in the small town of spijkenisse, we designed a building that would be a beacon for the written word. Book mountain, eco library, mvrdv, library quarter, spijkenisse, the netherlands. Book mountain spijkenisse bibliotheek spijkenissse. Alongside the book collection and reading areas, the building referred to as book. 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. Although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant work mvrdv s new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Nicknamed book mountain by its designers at dutch architecture firm mvrdv, the new square foot public library in spijkenisse, netherlands is an close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. Mvrdv developed a toolbox of ideas as part of the resilient by design bay area challenge citydoctors who recycle buildings we see ourselves as city doctors, helping municipalities all over the world to change public spaces, reinvigorate disused buildings and revive neighborhoods.
Beautiful fracture vases designed by phil cuttance. The new facility has space for 15,000 books on shelves made from. The book mountain spijkenisse by mvrdv becomes a book. Designed by mvrdv which was the cause of some controversy a couple of years back when plans were released for its cloud skyscraper, book mountain in spijkenisse near rotterdam features a huge. Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will be opened by.
Its innovative design has won numerous architecture awards. 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. Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books. 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. Rotterdam architecture netherlands buildings earchitect. The library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing planet. Mvrdv, spijkenisse book mountain, new library in spijkenisse, holland image 5 of 15 from gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse. 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. Modern library library design book storage contemporary architecture library architecture building design bookshelves house design mountains. Book mountain received a red dot for high design quality in the architecture and urban design category, and was selected from 4,662 entries from 54 countries.
Mvrdv book mountain receives red dot design award spijkenisse book mountain has been announced winner of a red dot design award, one of the worlds most acclaimed design awards. Mvrdv breaks ground on valley in amsterdam architect magazine. Construction has begun on a public library designed by dutch firm mrvdv in spijkenissse, the netherlands. Written in an accessible style by independent author nicoline baartman, the story follows the building, its context and the various protagonists. Manifesting itself clearly as a mountain of books on the towns market square, it is both an advertisement and an invitation for reading. The story is illustrated with photographs by marcel veldman and informative graphics by mvrdv. Mvrdv is a rotterdam, netherlands based architecture and urban design practice founded in 1993. The public library, located in spijkenisse near rotterdam, sits in the. Book mountain by mvrdv thecoolist the modern design. Stacking the buildings various functions produces its pyramidal form, which in turn is wrapped in 480 meters of bookshelves and reading spaces. This incredibly useful bikecycle has room for all of your groceries and more. Bekijk meer ideeen over holland, oude fotos, brugge. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisses market square. A book mountain by mvrdv a tower of books is encased inside a glass pyramid at this public library that dutch firm mvrdv have completed in spijkenisse, the netherlands spanish culture construction cost social housing commercial architecture new city outdoor areas condominium contemporary architecture rotterdam.
Aug 19, 20 although the structure doesnt officially open until the new year, another significant workmvrdvs new library in spijkenisse, netherlandsis now fully accessible. Mvrdvs book mountain wins prestigious red dot design award what a fantastic public library in a town square to inspire reading. Our book mountain project is just what the name suggests. The book mountain in spijkenisse, the netherlands amusing. Glass innovation award 2016 fur crystal houses, amsterdam. While daily sunlight might normally be a concern for the books, theyre designed to have a.
New library from 2012 basically a pile of books covered by a 26m high glass pyramid. Today, november 27th, mvrdv s new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building will be presented. Shaped like a pyramid, the library contains five floors of bookshelves connected by 480 meters of staircases, pathways and. Biography of a building is the second in a new experimental series of books by mvrdv describing in a sizeable text the complex process of realising a building.
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. Through its glass facade the books are visible from all sides, and from the adjacent town square, it appears as a mountain of books. 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. Mvrdv s new publication book mountain spijkenisse biography of a building is released today 020520 mvrdv wins 600 ha port redevelopment masterplan in caen 270320 book mountain wins prestigious red dot design award 140320 mvrdv s barcode urban plan wins oslos cityprisen 20 080120. Book mountain, by mvrdv in a community with 10 percent illiteracy, the book mountain library in spijkenisse, netherlands, is designed as an advert for reading. Architect winy maas from mvrdv markthal in rotterdam designed by the same firm. 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. The mvrdv designed main building has 17 unique floors and a surface of 36,500m2.
This mountain of bookshelves is contained by a glassenclosed structure and a pyramid roof with a total surface area of 9,300 sq m. Book mountain, spijkenisse bibliotheek, rotterdam design by mvrdv, architects dutch library building book mountain rotterdam. Mvrdv, spijkenisse book mountain, new library in spijkenisse, holland 2012. The different floors to access the mountain of books are all connected by open. The adjacent library quarter consists of 42 social housing units, parking and public space have also been designed by mvrdv, forming alongside the book mountain an econeighbourhood. Mvrdv designed this unique building near rotterdam with 9,300. The architecture firm mrvdv has built a mountain of a library in spijkenisse, the netherlands. Inspired by traditional dutch architecture and materials, the project. Gallery of mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter. Book mountain spijkenisse, netherlands atlas obscura. Sep 14, 2017 mvrdv has broken ground on valley, a 807,293squarefoot, mixeduse building, with an abundant landscape, in amsterdams central business district, zuidas. Red dot design award 20 fur book mountain, spijkenisse. Book mountain is a fourstory complex of bookshelves.
Jan 26, 2010 food city was presented at pioneers of change, a festival of dutch design, fashion and architecture on new yorks governors island, curated by renny ramakers. Mvrdv also designed the library quarter adjacent to the library to. 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. Close to the port of rotterdam docks, mvrdv has completed the spijkenisse book mountain, a public library in spijkenisse s market square. The firms first commission was the new offices for. Through its glass facade of the books are visible from all sides, and from the adjacent town square it appears as a mountain of books. Johnston building gould evans architects selected projects. Under a glass ceiling, the building features a striking volume of shelves, a true book mountain. At the moment mvrdv is working on numerous projects around the globe. Book mountain by mvrdv architecture and design magazine. Jan 17, 20 mvrdv has just released news on the opening of their new glass farm sitauted in the town square of schijndel, surrounded by the church, townhall, main street. Mvrdv completes book mountain and library quarter spijkenisse, october 4th, 2012. Since then we have strived to live up toand surpassthe immense ambition of our first design, with housing projects that, above all, respect the human scale, and are also flexible. The library is designed as an advert for reading, its visible presence and invitation holding great significance for a community with 10 percent illiteracy.
Today spijkenisse book mountain and the adjacent residential neighbourhood will. Best building for 2017 polska architektura xxl 2017 prize fur baltyk, poznan. Book mountain in spijkenisse netherlands by mvrdv architects. Stairs mountains architecture books livros ladder book stairway staircases. Located in spijkenisse, holland and designed by mvrdv. The exterior of the building refers to a traditional dutch barn style typology. Completion of the building designed by mvrdv is scheduled for fall 2011. These here buildings were designed by mvrdv, fare and square. Mvrdv originally won the library competition in 2003, the building was completed in may 2012, the precinct and surrounding housing in september. Mvrdv completes dnb bank headquarters in oslo the strength. The book mountain library is part of a threephase regeneration project which involved the rehabilitation of its commercial and civic centres.
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