# Futuristic Student Libraries Zaha Hadid's Student Library is a State-of-the-Art Learning Center By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-library References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/vienna-university-library-learning-centre-zaha-hadid/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/archive) This [student library design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library) by Zaha Hadid was created for the [Vienna University of Economics and Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-gustav-klimt-the-kiss). The new [Library and Learning Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library) is one of seven new structures that will help to accommodate 24,000 students and 1,800 staff members on-campus. True to Hadid's style, the building is super futuristic and will definitely have students thinking ahead. On the outside, the library is stark, black and geometric, with a cantilevered volume that hangs over a portion of the facade. On the inside, the interior is completely the opposite, featuring a soft, fluid organic design in white with spiraling forms that truly make it seem as though you could be on the inside of a spaceship. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Design:** Opportunities for businesses to invest in disruptive design elements for both interior and exterior spaces. - **Integrating Technology:** Businesses can explore opportunities to incorporate advanced technology for interactive learning experiences. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The library's eco-friendly features and emphasis on sustainability provide opportunities for businesses to utilize sustainable building materials and techniques. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Businesses can explore new design elements and techniques inspired by Zaha Hadid's futuristic library. - **Education:** Opportunities for businesses to incorporate advanced technology and sustainable design elements for educational spaces. - **Construction:** Businesses can explore eco-friendly and sustainable building materials and techniques based on the library's design and features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Optimal Energy Research Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi.md)