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100			_914035 _aHelsinki Central Library Oodi, Finland
245			_aCurved Geometry
250			_aVol.36(4), April
260			_aNew Delhi _bBurda Media India Private Limited _c2019
300			_a38-47p.
520			_aThe project represents a new era of libraries. The newly completed building in the heart of Helsinki consists almost entirely of public space and offers a wide selection of services. It is the new central point for the city’s impressive public library network. The design divides the functions of the library into three distinct levels: an active ground floor, a peaceful upper floor, and an enclosed in-between volume containing the more specific functions. This concept has been developed into an arching form that invites people to utilize the spaces and services underneath, inside and on top of it. The resulting building is an inspiring and highly functional addition to the urban life of Helsinki and the Töölönlahti area. The Kansalaistori square (“Citizens’ Square”) across the street from the Parliament House seamlessly continues inside the ground floor level of the library building. The flexible spaces are suitable for both small events and large happenings. The movie theatre and the multipurpose hall can be used as a part of the open lobby space or separated off to cater for specific events. Walking through the ground floor offers a quick glimpse at the services available in the building. The sculptural wooden surface arches over the ground floor areas as a dramatic bridge-like structure. This innovative structural solution has enabled the creation of a column- free public space to maximize the accessibility and visibility of the program.
650		0	_94792 _aURBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN (AR-UPD)
773	0		_dGurgaon Media Transasia _tArchitecture+Design
856			_uhttps://archplusdesign.com/curved-geometry/ _yClick here
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