Italian architectural studio Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli designs the new Brixen Public Library found in South Tyrol, which fuses together old civic buildings together with contemporary angular structures for a juxtaposing look. It overlooks the central square in Brixen and the project blends together three former finance, prison buildings, and a court. The new addition can be found between two existing buildings and is complete with a pale finish flanked by two courtyards.
Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli talks about the project, she states that "This is not a library intended as a large container of books – quite the opposite. It is a project deeply rooted in its context, designed to welcome and generate human relationships and exchanges, intertwining cultures, practices and people of different ages."
Image Credit: Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Juxtaposed Design
- Architectural designs that blend old and modern structures for a unique look.
- Context-rooted Projects
- Projects deeply rooted in their context to promote human relationships and cultural exchanges.
- Community-centric Libraries
- Libraries designed to foster social connections and community engagement.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunities to create unique and contextually relevant structures that blend traditional and contemporary elements.
- Urban Planning
- Opportunities to design public spaces that promote social connections and community engagement.
- Library Services
- Opportunities to create library spaces that prioritize community activities and foster cultural exchanges.
