# Sleekly Stacked Interiors Germany's Stuttgart City Library Features an Open-Concept Style By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuttgart-city-library References: [thecoolhunter](http://www.thecoolhunter.co.uk/article/detail/2023/the-new-stuttgart-city-library---germany) & [google](http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=eun) Located in the city of Stuttgart in Germany, the Stuttgart City Library features a [cubic structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii) that competes with some of the most contemporary designs in the world today. The Stuttgart City Library is designed by Korean architect Eun Young Yi and took a total of three years to complete. According to the [Cool Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-line-liquor-bottle), the library features two underground floors and nine above ground. Furthermore, the creation has an [open-concept design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel) connected by staircases that are all visible by looking right down the centre of the building. Even if you don't enjoy the act of borrowing books, the Stuttgart City Library will make the experience a seriously stunning one. **Implications** - Modern-day shoppers are attracted to designs that feature an ultra contemporary style. Companies trying to increase their profit levels could focus on developing more items with a clean-cut aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Ultra Contemporary Design:** Companies could focus on developing more items with a clean-cut aesthetic. - **Open-concept Architecture:** Designers could explore new structures that embrace open-concept designs. - **Visible Staircase Design:** Architects could create buildings with visible staircases as a central design feature. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects could explore new structures that embrace open-concept designs. - **Interior Design:** Designers could create items with a clean-cut aesthetic to attract modern-day shoppers. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and tourist attractions could incorporate visible staircases as a central design feature to enhance the guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.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) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Contemporary Art Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel.md)