‘librairie la fontaine’ by studio kg, lausanne, switzerland image © anne laure all images courtesy of studio kg

studio kg‘s ‘librairie la fontaine’ in collaboration with NOR architects, relocated to sanaa’s rolex learning center in 2010, breaks the grid-like order of the archetypal bookstore and stimulates a free flowing circulation. taking cues from its host structure, the interior of the curvilinear space contains 5 ‘pods’ that independently present the literary works, provide a sheltered seating area within the structures, and shape the flow of movement through the shop. the architects also designed the auxiliary furniture pieces placed throughout the shop.  the round shape helps to trap indirect light, funneling it to the inner reading area as it reflects off the stark white veneer of the concave side of the pods.

geo coordinates: 46° 31′ 06” ,  6° 34′ 06”

studio kg: librairie la fontaine interior image © anne laure

studio kg: librairie la fontaine pods image © anne laure

studio kg: librairie la fontaine interior image © anne laure

studio kg: librairie la fontaine bookshelves image © anne laure

studio kg: librairie la fontaine pod interior image © anne laure

studio kg: librairie la fontaine pod interior image © anne laure

studio kg: librairie la fontaine interior of pod

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