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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Terrasson’s Library in France by Architecture Patrick MaugerJuly 25th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Architecture Patrick Mauger The aim of the new multimedia library in Terrasson, built at the same time as the Maison du Temps Libre, is to provide the town with a new boost to its cultural life. An innovative cultural and intergenerational complex has seen the light of day.  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger
 Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger The Architecture Patrick Mauger agency had sought to create a new landscape in the town. The stainless steel clad, slender building integrates a sustainable development approach, with pine trees creating constant shading of the façades most exposed to the sun resulting in a reduced need for air conditioning. A green roof, a rainwater recuperation system to irrigate the landscaped spaces and energy-saving luminaires are just some of the measures taken to meet the building’s environmental standards. This new 700 m², two-level multimedia library has 19,000 documents and 2,600 CDs and DVDs.  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger The ground floor contains the reception, a daily and periodical press area and the multimedia space. The entrance hall can be used for temporary exhibitions. The upper floor contains the adult and youth spaces as well the image and sound libraries. The use of materials such as polished concrete for the floor and steel for the external façade creates a modern, bright and functional space. The inside of the building is provided with comfortable installations. Lounge chairs, pouffes and other types of furniture have been specifically laid out to create a cosy, friendly atmosphere.  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger The construction of the multimedia library, alongside that of the Maison du Temps Libre, provides a new lease of life in this developing district and encourages cultural, educational, social and family events.  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger  Image Courtesy © Architecture Patrick Mauger
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