# Wedged-Shaped Library Buildings This Library in Copenhagen's Modern Aesthetic is Designed by COBE By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-in-copenhagen References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/12/cobes-wedge-shaped-library-modernist-surroundings-copenhagen/) & [cobe.dk](http://www.cobe.dk/) Danish architecture firm [COBE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-wegner) is tasked to create an [extension for this library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab) in Copenhagen and the firm truly challenges the traditional understanding of design for public facilities with the wedge-shaped silhouette it produced. The structure is, without a doubt, exceptionally interesting as at its narrowest point, it dips to 1.5 meters. The library in Copenhagen — attentively called the Tingbjerg Library and Culture House, is actually [part of a school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library). COBE consciously chose a modernist approach to the building's aesthetic, in order to pay homage to the surrounding area, as well as attempt to revitalize the current state of the neighborhood — this part of the Danish capital is currently "suffering social deprivation and high crime rates." Photo Credits: [Rasmus Hjortshøj](https://coastarc.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernist Library Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer modern, eye-catching designs for libraries and other public facilities to revitalize underdeveloped areas. - **Extreme Wedge-shaped Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creativity of utilizing wedge-shaped architecture for buildings to produce sleek, memorable structures that redefine public spaces. - **Multi-functional Public Buildings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create multi-purpose public buildings that serve as libraries or other public facilities to provide greater functionality and increase social engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide alternative designs for public buildings that attract attention, are environmentally sustainable, and offer a higher level of functionality. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Re-imagine learning spaces by incorporating them within public facilities such as libraries, creating space-efficient campuses. - **Community Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use innovative designs for public buildings as a means to revitalize underdeveloped neighborhoods and contribute to the betterment of the communities they serve. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Wood-Lined London Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lea-bridge-library.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.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) - [Timber Heritage Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-wegner.md)