# Gorgeous Marble Bookcase Designs OMA Creates a Quaint and Awe-Inspiring Interior for This Library By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-bookcase References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/19/oma-qatar-nation-library-architecture-doha/) & [oma.eu](http://oma.eu/news/oma-s-qatar-national-library-officially-opened) The [Qatar National Library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum) in Doha is enjoying a clean and calm interior with beautiful marble bookcases, "set within a single open-plan space." Architectural firm [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-the-kings-at-the-museo-egizio) focused on developing an appearance that exuded intelligence in design and brought out the character of the books in the library — some of which are considered "Qatar's most important texts and manuscripts on Arab-Islamic civilization." The result is nothing less than majestic due to the essence, contained in the marble bookcase. In addition, the open-plan space completely immerses guests of the Qatar National Library within an abundant forest of knowledge. The marble bookcases definitely display the texts in a design-forward way that almost compels people to reach out and grab a copy to read. Photo Credits:[Iwan Baan](https://iwan.com/), [Delfino Sisto Legnani](http://www.dslstudio.it/coming-soon.html) and[Marco Cappelletti](http://www.marcocappelletti.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Intelligent Design for Libraries:** There is an opportunity to create library interiors that exude intelligence through design. - **Immersive Open-plan Spaces:** Creating open-plan library spaces could result in an immersive experience for visitors. - **Design-forward Bookcases:** There is an opportunity to explore bookcase designs that display books in a design-forward way. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate intelligent design principles and open-plan spaces into their library projects. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore innovative bookcase designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Library Science:** Library professionals can reimagine how library spaces can create an immersive and engaging experience for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Library Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Dynamic Architecturally Strong Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogma.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md) - [Speaker-Inspired Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lloyd-tex.md)