stereotank: the little free library in new york cityall images courtesy stereotank

 

 

the architectural league of new york has partnered with pen world voices festival to bring the little free library to downtown. stereotank, founded by venezuelan architects marcelo ertorteguy and sara valente, designed the installation at st. patrick’s old cathedral school in nolita. the concept creates an ‘inhabitable’ environment, where users can immerse themselves into the space, taking the time to browse through books and borrow or exchange them. the structure is built out of an inversed plastic tank and a wooden frame. perforations around the volume allows visitors to peek inside and preview the interior configuration, which can be accessed by ducking under the yellow structure.

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityentering

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york citybrowsing

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityusers

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityview in

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityview out

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york citybooks

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityunderside

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityunderside

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityst. patrick’s old cathedral school

 

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityclose up

 

stereotank: the little free library in new york cityprince street

 

 

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