The newest Almere library in the Netherlands demonstrates a case of high innovation and adaptation. Realizing that they were in desperate need of change, Marga Kleinenberg along with her colleagues from the library decided to appraise their direct competition: retail bookstores.
Commissioning architectural agency Concrete to devise a new approach to the design of traditional libraries, the new Almere library was born. Incorporating the inner structure of bookstores into their design, a visitor definitely expects to pay for something on the way out. Considering that bookstores have a casual air about them, it was easy for Concrete maintain a residential feel for the Almere library.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Retail-inspired Libraries
- Opportunity to create libraries with a more commercial and engaging ambiance, taking inspiration from retail stores.
- Residential Feel Libraries
- Potential to design libraries with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, resembling a home environment.
- Adaptive Library Design
- The chance to transform traditional libraries by incorporating innovative design elements from other industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to create innovative library designs that merge elements from retail and residential spaces.
- Library Services
- Potential for libraries to enhance their spaces and services by incorporating commercial and residential inspiration.
- Retail
- Possibility for retailers to collaborate with libraries in creating unique and engaging spaces that resemble bookstores.
