L I B R A R Y P R O J E C T S

We are LIBRARY PEOPLE

Ever since the start 80 years ago, libraries have been the heart of our business. Today, we are proud to call ourselves library people. Libraries and their design are our passion and our mission. With commitment and curiosity, experience and expertise, we create innovative, expressive and functional solutions for the modern library.

Libraries are changing. Still, books and studies are essential, but you will also find a vivid environment filled with cultural exchange, communication and social events. Here, contemplation and reflection finds its place next to the fast pace of new information technology. Working in close co-operation with architects, interior designers, craftsmen and librarians, we provide knowledge and creativity in our designs and the innovative furniture and accessories needed to turn ideas into reality.

Some of the visions we have made come true in the past year are documented in this brochure; 14 inspiring projects that underline our international presence.

Welcome to our world, a world of libraries.

denmark

jelling

public library

architect: maa mette fredskild

Built on local commitment“Byens hus” is the name of the community centre in the small village Jelling. The house is a good example of local entrepreneurship and cooperative spirit. The local citizens have worked together with organizations and the municipality to start the centre.

Besides the library, the centre also accommo-dates public service, meeting rooms and a café. The café is equipped with its own stage for different performances. “Byens hus” is truly a cultural meeting point, including an art work-shop, a cinema and a small brewery.

The library is furnished with the Classic Steel Shelving System, London end panel and canopy, and built-in Book Big Lighting. There are also special-made solutions like the integrated tables at the ends of the shelving and the round picture book browsers in the children’s area.

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The Jelling Runic Stones

The new library is not the only thing worth seeing when you visit Jelling. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the world famous Jelling runic stones, raised more than 1,000 years ago by King Gorm the Old and his son Harald Bluetooth. The runes tell the story of Denmark’s birth and the official conversion to Christianity.

Today, the stones are listed as one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites and old Harald Bluetooth and his runic inscriptions have made an impact on communication technology up until this day, as the technology for wireless data transmission, Bluetooth is named after him.

– a unesco world heritage

“Plattan”in new lightKulturhuset, Stockholm’s community centre for culture is located right in the heart of the city at the main commuter hub and the square known as “Plattan”. The cultural centre is a vibrant meeting-place day and night with thousands of contemporary cultural events every year. The library at the centre, a branch of the Stockholm Public Library, is no exception. It is placed in level with the famous square and is consequently named “Plattan Library”. They focus on Swedish and international fiction, and have also a special section for books on art, design, architecture and fashion. On the same floor, there is a gallery, a café and a book shop. The architecture of the “Plattan Library” is built around glass. The new entrance and the large windows let the light pour in. At the same time, it creates an open interface to the outside and offers an appetizing view for all the people passing here everyday.

sweden

stockholm

plattan library, kulturhuset (cultural centre)

architect: ahrbom & partner

The refurbished interiors provide an exciting interplay between shelving and lighting. The collaboration with the Swedish light manufacturer Ateljé Lyktan and their state-of-the-art LED overhead lighting, throws new light on the Classic Steel Shelving System, in both straight lines and round shapes.

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Playing with traditionsLa Filoche is the name of a recently opened media library in the Moselle and Madon urban district, in the surroundings of Nancy. The name now unites the past with the future since it is also the historical name of the site.

The 1,850 sqm large building is the outcome of an ambitious project of urban planning and industrial rehabilitation. The territory identity is carefully preserved, and yet clearly modernized as industrial styled architectural elements are inte-grated to the original façade.

With its dedicated areas for multimedia and the toy library, La Filoche media library has a two-level structure. The interior design combines wood with industrial materials. The play areas for children are bright and awash with colour, and the rest of the library is transparent, light and airy. The Classic Steel Shelving System has been enhanced with multi-coloured acrylic end panels.

france

chaligny

media library

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Green light for Sindal’s new oasisThe public library in Sindal is located under the same roof as the local citizen service. A building that unfortunately had a fire incident not long ago. Now, the library is happily re-opened, colourful furnished by BCI and the architect Dorthe Andersen. The new interior design is clearly harmonized with it’s beautiful surroundings. Just as the nature outside, the theme for the interior is green. Green details appear around the library, connecting rooms and departments in a continual green flow throughout the premises. To compliment this green theme, Sindal public library is equipped with white lacquered Classic Steel Shelving System and furniture in bright, pure colours.

denmark

sindal

public library

architect: maa dorthe andersen

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The campus centreWhen the students of Vestfold University College arrived for the autumn term 2010, the new campus, Campus Bakkenteigen, welcomed them. The campus gathers all key functions in one place, and, of course, this is also the location for the new library.

The library is essentially designed for learning. The result includes access to the latest information resources, professional guidance and service. The two-storey building offers attractive architecture and different kinds of learning environments and workstations for inspiring studies.

The eastern façade is characterized by large glass sections that make the most out of the daylight and give a stunning atmosphere inside the building.

norway

vestfold

vestfold university college library

architect: tone nærø as

The library furniture consists of a charcoal coloured Opal Shelving System with Book Big lighting, and end-panels and canopy of ash-tree.

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Bauhaus anno 2010The economist, politician and defender of civil rights, Ernest Lluch Martín was born in Vilassar de Mar in 1937. Today, the town’s new library carries his name: Biblioteca Municipal Ernest Lluch i Martín.

Màrius Quintana, an architect from Barcelona and the curator of the Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion since 1999, designed the building for the library. It is signified by lightness, transparency, spaciousness and functionality. The Opal Shelving System makes a perfect fit to the architecture.

spain

vilassar de mar

town library

architect: màrius quintana

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sweden

malmö

court of appeal

architect: schmidt hammer lassen

design: white architects

The law of Scandinavian designThe library at Malmö’s Court of Appeal, Malmö Hovrätt, takes Scandinavian design to court. The colours are light, the materials are natural and everything is perfectly functional. A place for research, reading and reflection.

The interior solution is designed by White Architects and consists of several Lammhults pieces and a bespoke made version of the round Classic Steel Shelving System with perforated back panels. Scenes of Malmö were the inspiration for the design of the perforated back panels by White Architects.

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Pioneer in LED lightingIn October 2008, Eccles Library closed its doors for over 18 months to undergo an extensive refurbishment and restoration programme.

The library restoration works have resulted in a brighter, more welcoming space for all users and visitors. The shelving and furniture specified along with the colours selected have been carefully chosen to not only blend in with the wonderful period features of the building but to also offer the modern ambience that any new build library would strive to offer. Whether visitors to the library are on a journey of learning, exploration and discovery, or simply after some time out, the newly refurbished Eccles library has got something for everyone.

united kingdom

eccles

public library

Eccles library is also the first library to benefit from the installation of integrated LED lighting into the Slimline Shelving System. The lighting was specified on the shelving to enhance the lux levels in the building, but is also an aesthetic design feature.

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Industrial tradition meets contemporary artIn Oslo, the old Christiania Seilduksfabrikk (canvas factory) by Akerselva River at Grüner-løkka has been reconstructed to accommodate Kunsthøgskolen (KHiO), the National Academy of the Arts. The buildings are from the late 19th century and carry a rich industrial tradition. Now, they are transformed into a spectacular venue for cultural expressions and a complete school of art.

The old factory has a total area of 40,000 sqm and the library is an important part. With a mix of old and new, the design gives room for creativity and cares for the history. The library is one of the most modern in Norway and a vital resource for students and faculty.

norway

oslo

kunsthøgskolen, the national academy of the arts

architect: kaels studio, jørund johansen

Books, magazines, films, etc. of all disciplines are stored in the Classic Steel Shelving System with integrated Big Book lighting. The RUC panel and top has a stylish aluminium profile.

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united kingdom

manchester

longsight, beswick, brooklands and the central library

Four libraries filled with visionsManchester’s Library Service is undergoing a dramatic change. The city’s public estates are being modernised, refurbished and replaced over a five-year programme. Four of the projects in the programme this year include Longsight Library, Beswick Library, Brooklands Library, and the Central Library.

After a substantial refurbishment, inside and out, The Longsight Library is set to be a true landmark library and learning centre. The old red-bricked building has transformed into sleek glass box flooding with light. It is filled with the

learning resources, technology and relaxation areas with a café and even a kitchen for visitors.

Beswick Library and Brookland Library both break new ground in that they are public libraries sharing premises with schools. The buildings are state-of-the-art and the concept makes a focal point for the communities they serve.

The iconic Central Library is being beautifully and sensitively restored from the ground and will re-open in 2013. In the meantime, the City Library on Deansgate takes its place. In contra-

diction to the old Central Library, the City Library is bright, airy and very colourful. It is an oasis of tranquillity in the bustling city centre.

All four libraries are equipped with Classic Steel Shelving System and specially made key pieces of furniture, designed to highlight the current quick pick collections and encourage browsing. The striking lighting reflects the glossy surface on the quick pick furniture. The libraries share the same basic concept, but the unique colour themes and a couple of characteristic details give each library its own identity.

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spain

alcobendas

media library

architect: fernando parrilla

Designed for complete cultural experiencesCentro de Arte, the cultural centre, in Alcobendas is a hub for the plastic arts, music and liberal arts. It is centrally situated right in the city’s streetscape. Fernando Parrilla is the architect behind the emblematic building, characterized by its avant-garde façade, organic projections and glass sections. The design idiom invites visitors to enter and listen, observe, participate and learn.

The media library opens up to an amazing world of information, books and media technology. Children, adolescents and adults have especially designated areas, but visitors of all ages meet in the space for innovation. A spot to hang out, read a book, browse the web or listen to some music. The look of this area changes with the sunlight.

The versatile furniture – among others the Opal Shelving System with end panels of perforated steel – follows and strengthens the architecture and the building’s philosophy.

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An old building filled with modern ideasThe new public library for the Taastrup area outside Copenhagen is actually the amalgation of three libraries becoming one. The old town hall of Taastrup has been carefully renovated to a cultural meeting place and media centre. The building with its old traditions now houses the former libraries of Blåkilde, Rønnevang and Taastrup.

The architecture meets the demands of a modern library where access to e-books is as important as the traditional books. Mobility, flexibility and interaction has been the leading motivation for the project. The result is an inspiring library that brings new life to the town hall.

denmark

taastrup

public library

architect: lene brix / claus bjarrum arkitekter

The functional Classic Steel Shelving System is combined with special made counters and information desks from PO Inventar. Details like the rya rugs, soft chairs and big foam letters are also worth a notice.

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united arab emirates

dubai

al mankhool public library

Dubai Public Libraries consist of 8 public libraries distributed throughout the Emirate of Dubai. Mohammed Al Eraidi is director of Dubai Public Libraries and has many years of experience within the library and information sector. He has brought best practices from around the world to Dubai such as RFID technology.

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A new level of aesthetics The public libraries in Dubai are run by Dubai Public Libraries. Their first library was esta-blished in 1963 and today they have eight public libraries in different places around the Emirate of Dubai. Seven of them offer special children departments. The latest branch, at Al Mankhool Street, is an impressive piece of work.

The design of the Al Mankhool public library offers the latest fashion in functionality and style. The premises have several divisions,

designed to meet the specific needs of the visitors. There is the VIP area, a colourful children’s department, a multi-purpose hall with a lot of research resources, and, last but not least, there is a relaxing lounge area.

The library is furnished with Opal Shelving System.

A family-friendly community centreIn the young, pulsating area of Amersfoort, culture is an important part that contributes to the life quality for all the young families living here. Housing a school, children’s daycare, an art school, a theatre, and the new library, the new building ICOON Amersfoort meet – and exceed – their needs.

Just like the surrounding area and the building, the library is a truly modern creation. A place for cultural experiences and social interaction as well as a tool for purposeful information searching.

A wooden Frontline Shelving System with steel shelves makes the core of the interiors. Browsers, pedestals and chairs are other important elements that help the everyday functionality.

the netherlands

amersfoort

public library

architect: dp6 architectstudio/tim sluiter/delft/netherlands

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denmark jelling public library maa mette fredskild 4

sweden stockholm public library ahrbom & partner 8

france chaligny media library 10

denmark sindal public library maa dorthe andersen 12

norway vestfold university library tone nærø as 14

spain vilassar de mar town library màrius quintana 16

sweden malmö court of appeal schmidt hammer lassen / white architects 18

united kingdom eccles public library 20

norway oslo university library kaels studio, jørund johansen 22

united kingdom manchester public libraries 24

spain alcobendas media library fernando parrilla 26

denmark taastrup public library lene brix / claus bjarrum arkitekter 28

united arab emirates dubai public library 30

the netherlands amersfoort public library dp6 architectstudio/tim sluiter/delft/netherlands 32

Published by Lammhults Library Design January 2011

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norway

oslo

kunsthøgskolen, the national academy of the arts

architect: kaels studio, jørund johansen

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