1205_MORLANWELZ
construction of a library
- Location :
- Morlanwelz
- Client :
- City of Morlanwelz
- Cost :
- 1.240.000,00 EUR excl VAT
- Surface :
- 1050 m2
- Team :
- AgwA
- Subcontractors :
- O.L.M, Speculoos, Greisch, Mathieu-G, Kahle acoustics
- Planning :
- 2012
- Category :
- Competition
The library is completely developed on a single floor. It is an extensive, open landscape of books and book-related activities.
However, the induced flexibility and openness does not contradict the precise fitting to specific uses required by the library. A subtle arrangement of slightly different levels and columns organizes the space, and a row of closed rooms articulate the library with the street.
The arches of the facades create a very accessible, open and public architecture. The wooden structure of the compact, yet flexible volume is combined with natural lighting and strong insulation, producing a sustainable architecture in the broad sense.
Collaborating team at AgwA
Harold Fallon, Benoit Vandenbulcke
Benoit Burquel
However, the induced flexibility and openness does not contradict the precise fitting to specific uses required by the library. A subtle arrangement of slightly different levels and columns organizes the space, and a row of closed rooms articulate the library with the street.
The arches of the facades create a very accessible, open and public architecture. The wooden structure of the compact, yet flexible volume is combined with natural lighting and strong insulation, producing a sustainable architecture in the broad sense.
Collaborating team at AgwA
Harold Fallon, Benoit Vandenbulcke
Benoit Burquel
