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Lattice-Clad Repository Featuring Transparent Glazing and Vertical Spaces For Community Engagement

Authors:
Jankin Davies Go, Jankin Davies Go, Francis Ian Malone, Steven Adrianne Chua, Angeleen Adaptar
Lattice-Clad Repository Featuring Transparent Glazing and Vertical Spaces For Community Engagement

Project in-detail

A geometric lattice façade combined with extensive glazing creates a light-filled environment that promotes interaction and study, serving as a modern hub for community learning and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Geometric lattice façade enhances structural integrity while allowing daylight penetration.
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Vertical zoning effectively supports diverse library functions across multiple levels.
03
Extensive use of glass provides visual connections to the urban environment.
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Integration of wood elements promotes warmth in communal spaces.
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Subtractive massing creates inviting open areas that encourage exploration and engagement.
The Bibliotheca Animo project represents a modern approach to library architecture. It aims to create an educational and communal hub that encourages engagement and collaboration among users. The design integrates functional spaces while fostering a sense of openness and accessibility.

The project features a multi-level structure optimized for various library functions. The ground floor includes a book stack and a vibrant reading area designed to accommodate individual study and group activities. Additional floors host specialized rooms, including an exhibition space, a children's library, a computer laboratory, and a conference room, thereby ensuring a comprehensive range of services. The thoughtful arrangement promotes interaction among diverse demographic groups within the community.

Spatially, Bibliotheca Animo distinguishes itself through its vertical zoning. The lower floors are dedicated to more public, active functions, while the upper levels provide quieter areas for study and reflection. This stratification enhances user experience by allowing visitors to engage with the library at their own pace.

Transparency is a key experiential quality, facilitated primarily through extensive glazing. The use of glass plays a vital role in blurring the boundaries between inside and outside, promoting natural light penetration and providing visual connections to the surrounding urban environment. The architectural design employs a geometric lattice system, which not only adds visual complexity but also serves functional purposes in terms of daylighting and climatic control.

Unique architectural elements include the subtractive massing method, which creates open spaces that invite exploration. This design approach utilizes exposed steel structures, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality while symbolizing growth and learning. The integration of wood accents contributes warmth to communal areas, establishing a welcoming atmosphere.

The material palette features prominently used materials such as glass, steel, concrete, and wood. Each selection is purposeful, ensuring durability while reflecting a modern design sensibility. The balance between structural integrity and open space is critical in catering to a diverse set of user needs.

In summary, Bibliotheca Animo incorporates essential architectural principles to redefine library spaces. Its commitment to user engagement, transparency, and community integration marks it as a noteworthy addition to contemporary library architecture. For further exploration, detailed architectural plans, sections, designs, and underlying ideas are available for review to gain deeper insights into this project.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

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