daniel mayer designs library 2.0 in the center of copenhagen, denmark

daniel mayer designs library 2.0 in the center of copenhagen, denmark
all visuals courtesy of daniel mayer

‘library 2.0’ is the master thesis project of daniel mayer at the technical university of vienna. based on a competition from AWR, the concept centers itself around discovering ways to incorporate modern technologies into a library setting in order to ease the change from print to digital medias.

an escalator moves users from the entrance to upper levels

serving as a hub of communication, the program enables person-to-person exposure through a dominantly open organization platform. a large void, and flexible space around it, acts as a connector through which visitors can access: reading spaces, seminar rooms, lecture and research areas, multi-functional activity rooms, exhibition zone, daycare, games room, café, bar, and other informal areas.

open interior 

the ‘library 2.0’ communicates with surroundings — it is situated in the center of copenhagen, denmark opposite of the national opera and next to palace amalienbog — via a semi-transparent façade, and large plaza. the concept offers a potential way forward for the library, and offers visitors a plethora of areas to gather, learn, and discuss.

‘library 2.0’ interior 

central void 

floor plans

building, pier, and position

section through main functions of the building

‘library 2.0’

program, design and position

floorplans 3D

functions and locations 

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