Heptagonal Shape Design Largest Public Library

Largest Public Library Impressive Panoramic Views

Urban Mediaspace Largest Public Library by SHL Architects

Instead of a building focused around books, “Urban Mediaspace” is a hub of social interaction, incorporating interior and exterior recreational spaces for studying, socialising, and relaxing. The building will also have the capacity to host multi-media and cultural events. The building’s distinctive heptagonal-shape design will be a landmark in Aarhus. Awarding-winning practice schmidt hammer lassen architects (SHL Architects) has won an international competition to design “Urban Mediaspace”, the largest public library in Scandinavia. The € 228 million scheme, located in Aarhus, Denmark, will become a new visual and cultural focal point for the city whilst pioneering the next generation of library design. The library’s offices will have impressive panoramic views over the harbour with steps leading out on to the waterfront. Modern Architecture Design news

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