# Elegant Wooden-Accented Libraries Snøhetta & Dialog Collaborated on the Public Library in Calgary By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-in-calgary References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/05/snohetta-dialog-new-central-library-calgary-wood-atrium-crystaline-exterior/) & [snohetta](https://snohetta.com/projects/407-calgary39s-new-central-library) The New Central Library in Calgary is exceptionally elegant and visually striking. The exterior of the building boasts a crystalline aesthetic that plays with the opaqueness of materials, while the interior proves to be incredibly welcoming and warm due to its [wooden properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakehouse). The vast wood-line atrium is highlighted by Dezeen as a noteworthy element of design. The structure is conceived through the partnership of architecture firm [Snøhetta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library) and Dialog. With their design, the two studios aimed to "evoke a chinook" which is a natural atmospheric phenomenon. The new library in Calgary opened its doors to the public on November 1st. The accessible educational establishment includes the city's literature collection and grants citizens with a space for events and workshops. Photo Credits: [Michael Grimm](https://www.mgrimm.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wooden-accented Libraries:** Opportunity for incorporating wooden accents in libraries to create visually striking and warm spaces. - **Crystalline Aesthetics:** Potential for using opaqueness of materials to create visually stunning architectural designs. - **Wood-line Atriums:** Opportunity to utilize wood-lined atriums as a noteworthy element of interior design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Innovative designs in architecture can incorporate wooden accents and crystalline aesthetics. - **Library Services:** Library services can benefit from incorporating visually striking designs and wood-lined atriums to create welcoming spaces. - **Event Management:** Event management industry can explore the use of elegant libraries with wooden properties as event venues and workshop spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Wood-Lined London Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lea-bridge-library.md) - [Script-Covered Library Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md)