arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati: maranello library now complete

'maranello library' by arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati, maranello, italy
image © alessandra chemollo, courtesy of arata isozaki & andrea maffei associati


construction for the 'maranello library' by milan-based practice arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati is now complete
and has just opened its doors to the public. divided into three volumes, the 1,175 square meter community center contains
program for the book stacks, music and video library, multipurpose room and study spaces along with administrative offices
and storage facilities. partially underground, the low-profile structure maintains the flat roof is below the three-sided
site enclosure sealing its contemporary appearance from the historical character of the established urban context.

climbing plants will grow upon the cables lining either side of the perimeter wall creating green scenery for visitors
within the reading room as well as passersby and neighboring residences. the void between the vegetated screen
and curved glass facade is filled with a shallow pool which will mirror and visually extend the height of the plantings.
the white resin floors, chairs, tables and shelves will brighten the interior by reflecting the ambient daylight deeper
into the building.

see designboom's initial coverage of the design and construction of this project here.



aerial view of climbing vegetation growing onto the site enclosure's wire trellis
image © alessandra chemollo, courtesy of arata isozaki & andrea maffei associati



aerial view of the reflecting pool between the site boundary and curved perimeter glass
image © alessandra chemollo, courtesy of arata isozaki & andrea maffei associati



reading area
image © alessandra chemollo, courtesy of arata isozaki & andrea maffei associati



view from the stacks
image © alessandra chemollo, courtesy of arata isozaki & andrea maffei associati