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The small municipality of Kirkkonummi, in southern Finland, can trace its history back millennia, from a medieval stone church to World War II–era bunkers. Next to that church, JKMM Architects revitalized a concrete library from the 1980’s, the result not only the IIDA’s institutional category winner but also taking home the best of competition award. “Contemporary libraries are where people get together to share knowledge and experiences,” JKMM founding partner Teemu Kurkela says. “This is…
Image 13 of 38 from gallery of Kirkkonummi Library / JKMM Architects. Photograph by Pauliina Salonen
About 40 years ago I worked for the local tourist office in Dun Laoghaire and I was based in Moran Park [the locals called it moron park] and at the time I would not have believed it if someone had predicted that I would about 20 years later be employed by a high-tech company based in Haigh Terrace only a few years away from the tourist office. My employment at Haigh Terrace did not last long because I was encouraged by senior management to move on. I returned to Dun Laoghaire about two…
norwegian firms atelier oslo and lundhagem have completed the design of oslo's new main library next to the city's opera house.
An open and lively new library
A fantastic building that fits into the city's post-war architecture
The Reading Public Library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has undergone many changes over the years. Originally designed as a school in 1896, and partially destroyed by fire in the mid-1950’s, the building was eventually renovated into a library in 1983. In 2011, the library received a grant and partial funding for renovation and expansion from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Image 8 of 41 from gallery of Albion Library / Perkins+Will Canada. Photograph by Michael Muraz
