Article source: 4PLIUS architects

The idea behind this project was simple and symbolic at the same time: books, the essence of knowledge, communication and cultural tradition. As the function of a public library requires, it is open to everyone – and that is why the shape of a transparent cube, a shining body at night has been chosen. As if books follow the precept of the first Lithuanian book inviting “take me and read me”…

Image Courtesy © R.Urbakavicius

• Architects: 4PLIUS architects (Donaldas Trainauskas , Darius Baliukevicius)
• Project: Public Library of A.& M. Miskiniai
• Location: Utena, Lithuania
• Photography: R.Urbakavicius
• Constructor: Vytas Merkevicius
• Area: 3.500 sqm
• Year: 2008

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