facing units of shangfeng public library and community hall erect in taiwan

facing units of shangfeng public library and community hall erect in taiwan

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library architecture and design

library architecture and design surveys projects from around the globe, looking at contemporary buildings and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.

mobile bookshelf with mountain-shaped fixtures invites children to explore independently

mobile bookshelf with mountain-shaped fixtures invites children to explore independently

Nobutaka Torii readers

underground library in japan’s kurkku fields invites bookworms in a cavern-like reading space

underground library in japan’s kurkku fields invites bookworms in a cavern-like reading space

matthew burgos

adjaye associates and holst architecture unveil new library design for portland

adjaye associates and holst architecture unveil new library design for portland

MVRDV unveils a 'canyon of books' for new central library in wuhan, china

MVRDV unveils a 'canyon of books' for new central library in wuhan, china

myrto katsikopoulou

snøhetta's green library design in new york draws from verdant tree canopies of the bronx

snøhetta's green library design in new york draws from verdant tree canopies of the bronx

myrto katsikopoulou

carlana mezzalira pentimalli's new brixen public library in italy pairs history with modernity

carlana mezzalira pentimalli's new brixen public library in italy pairs history with modernity

lea zeitoun

bold colors + geometric shapes revive art library in ganda castle's medieval structure

bold colors + geometric shapes revive art library in ganda castle's medieval structure

timber structure shapes cultural center buried in kinmen island's hill formation

timber structure shapes cultural center buried in kinmen island's hill formation

Carlos Peraita readers

east london's lea bridge library receives contemporary extension by studio weave

east london's lea bridge library receives contemporary extension by studio weave

one of the world's largest libraries opens in shanghai, boasting sculptural forms

one of the world's largest libraries opens in shanghai, boasting sculptural forms

lea zeitoun

animu media library's concrete curves embrace the site's existing landscape in porto-vecchio

animu media library's concrete curves embrace the site's existing landscape in porto-vecchio

sofia lekka angelopoulou

chiangmai life architects completes concentric bamboo school library with oculus in thailand

chiangmai life architects completes concentric bamboo school library with oculus in thailand

MarkusRoselieb readers

3andwich design's circular 'water drop' library opens toward expansive sea views in china

3andwich design's circular 'water drop' library opens toward expansive sea views in china

myrto katsikopoulou

noa* tops library concept in milan with organic roof ring + blossoming park

noa* tops library concept in milan with organic roof ring + blossoming park

myrto katsikopoulou

christensen & co. architects tops this viby library with a minimalist row of danish rooftops

christensen & co. architects tops this viby library with a minimalist row of danish rooftops

the 'pingtan book house' is a matrix of bookshelves behind a luminous gridded facade

the 'pingtan book house' is a matrix of bookshelves behind a luminous gridded facade

a forest-like canopy tops snøhetta's beijing sub-centre library

a forest-like canopy tops snøhetta's beijing sub-centre library

lynne myers

david adjaye's winter park library & events center opens its doors in florida

david adjaye's winter park library & events center opens its doors in florida

myrto katsikopoulou

kengo kuma designs a wooden tunnel for the haruki murakami library in tokyo

kengo kuma designs a wooden tunnel for the haruki murakami library in tokyo

lynne myers

see the 5 best public libraries from around the world in 2021

see the 5 best public libraries from around the world in 2021

lynne myers

mecanoo's francine houben on libraries, 'the most important public buildings'

mecanoo's francine houben on libraries, 'the most important public buildings'

philip stevens

monolithic library extension by maru architecture floats on serene pond in matsubara, japan

monolithic library extension by maru architecture floats on serene pond in matsubara, japan

myrto katsikopoulou

transparent layered lace curtains blend with tall bookshelf sculptures in miruru library, japan

transparent layered lace curtains blend with tall bookshelf sculptures in miruru library, japan

Van Hongo readers

MAD architects completes its wormhole library, dubbed 'cloudscape of haikou'

MAD architects completes its wormhole library, dubbed 'cloudscape of haikou'

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V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

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Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

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Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

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Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

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Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

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Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

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2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

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