# Latticed Libraries University of Helsinki City Campus Library by Anttinen Oiva Architects is Swank By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anttinen-oiva-architects References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/40151/the-university-of-helsinki-city-campus-library-anttinen-oiva-arkkitehdit/) & [aoa.fi](http://www.aoa.fi/) This design by [Anttinen Oiva Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katajanokan-laituri) for the [University of Helsinki City Campus library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faroe-islands) is a stunner. The 11-story space is just under 345,000 square feet, and exists for Theology, Arts, Social Sciences, and Law students. The library's open-air design and undulating latticed facade makes for an inviting place to learn. Anttinen Oiva Architects combined modern and retro architecture cues by incorporating [large expanses of brick and glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum) for a contemporary space that fits in with Helsinki's past and present. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open-air Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to create open-air workspaces or learning environments in other industries, such as offices or schools. - **Latticed Facade:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply latticed facades in building designs for commercial or residential structures to enhance aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency. - **Combining Modern and Retro Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend modern and retro architectural elements to create visually striking buildings in the hospitality or retail industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Higher Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign university libraries to incorporate modern and inviting architectural elements, enhancing the learning experience. - **Commercial Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate open-air designs and latticed facades into commercial buildings to create unique and appealing workspaces. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate a blend of modern and retro architecture in hotel designs to create memorable and visually stunning guest experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md)