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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. Library in Anzin, France by Dominique Coulon & AssociésMay 2nd, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Dominique Coulon & Associés The building reveals its preciousness at first sight. Its pure, sophisticated geometry situates it as a public building. The deliberate areas of transparency reveal its content. The reading rooms present the building to the town in the manner of an invitation. The multimedia library is covered with large white veils that reflect the light.  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS
 Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS The building asserts it lightness, like an origami. The successive folds and flaps repeat this image. It is white, almost immaterial, like the mere projection of a concept, yet it is brimming with the life that constitutes it beyond its physical limits.  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS On the inside, there is abundant, uniform light. The space is open and fluid, offering optimal flexibility. The lighting effect produced by the tall gaps that appear to float in space is truly beautiful. The volumes are independent and geometrically free, giving the whole a wonderfully poetic feel.  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy © Eugeni PONS  Image Courtesy Dominique Coulon & Associés  Image Courtesy Dominique Coulon & Associés
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