# Juxtaposing Angular Libraries Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli Designs the Brixen Public Library By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/12/21/brixen-public-library-carlana-mezzalira-pentimalli/) & [carlanamezzalirapentimalli](https://carlanamezzalirapentimalli.com/)  Italian architectural studio Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli designs the [new Brixen Public Library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-baldwin-media-library) found in South Tyrol, which fuses together old civic buildings together with [contemporary angular structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks) – 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Timber-Framed Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-escapade.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md)