Sweden’s Spiral Library

[ad_1] Photography: Kaare Viemose, Wilhelm Rejnus and Linus Flodin; courtesy the architects . White walls, spiral ramp, well-lit niches and a refreshingly new library culture that stages a wide range of experiences and inspiration, defines the newly opened Dalarna University Library in Sweden. The 3,000 m. sq. library has been organised as a “spiral of knowledge” that integrates naturally with the surrounding landscape and the university campus. A sloping ramp runs along the interior of the building in consecutive spirals and wide staircases, creating a spiral-shaped space, allowing students to move freely around the library.  . . Conceptualized and built […]