# Cocooning Book Libraries The Conarte Library in Mexico Wraps Readers from Wall to Ceiling in Books By M | Published 2015-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-libraries References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3050568/this-reading-nook-wraps-you-in-a-glorious-cocoon-of-books?partner=rss) & [conarte.org.mx](http://www.conarte.org.mx/) The Conarte Library located in Monterrey, Mexico offers readers a unique aesthetic than most traditional book libraries by allowing visitors to experience a sitting area complete with a [wall to celling bookshelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library) archway. The elegant design of this room fully submerges the reader into a literary setting. Design firm Anagrama was behind the new look of the Conarte Library and the construction of its breathtaking [book archway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception). The room is simply breathtaking with an elegant turquoise staircase complete with cushioned seating for visitors to sit on with her favorite books. Along the celling and walls is an elegant [curved wood bookshelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks) that wraps around the entire room and is stocked with dozens of print materials. The blue tone of the space complete with the light wood bookshelf archway gives this room a deepened depth of space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Library Spaces:** Creating libraries with unique design elements that immerse readers in a literary setting. - **Innovative Book Storage:** Developing new ways to store and display books, such as curved wood bookshelves. - **Enhanced Reading Experiences:** Designing reading areas with comfortable seating and visually appealing surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Library Design and Architecture:** Opportunities to create immersive and visually stunning library spaces. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Innovations in bookshelf designs and comfortable seating for reading areas. - **Publishing and Printing:** Collaborating with libraries to produce and stock print materials for unique reading experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Script-Covered Library Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Mushroom-Shaped Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library.md) - [Architectural Library Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks.md)