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Library Almere

Location

Stadhuisplein 101, Almere

Start design

2001

Completion

2010

Program

Public building containing public library, offices, Court of Justice, shops, 30 apartments and a garden. Ca. 20.300 m² gfa.

Awards

2010: Winner Architecture Award Almere
2010: Winner Library of the Year

Client

City of Almere (library), MAB (shops), Blauwhoed (apartments).

Collaboration

Interior Design: Concrete
Signage: Reinoud Homan
Garden Design: Karres en Brands
Construction: Van der Vorm
Installations: Huisman van Muijen
Building physics: LBP

Contractor

Heijmans Bouw, Almere

Photography

Jeroen Musch, Wim Ruigrok

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Today one of the most important public buildings of the city, the library is positioned around a large atrium and a courtyard. The library itself is part of a larger complex that also includes retail, residential and office space.

The visitor is guided through the library via a progressive sequence of areas by stairs, escalators and terraced floors. Additional facilities such as the cafe, auditorium and study center ensure that the building is a lively public space on all levels – a clear enrichment of the local culture and community.

*Delivered by MVSA Meyer and Van Schooten Architects