Vennesla Library and Cultural Centre by Helen & Hard

Stavanger-based Norwegian practice, Helen & Hard have recently completed a library and cultural centre in Vennesia, which features 27 prefabricated timber and CNC cut plywood ribs. These ribs inform the geometry of the roof, as well as the undulating orientation of the interior spaces, which create personal study zones nestled in between them. Each enclave contains glass panes that serve as lighting covers, and integrated reading niches with shelves for books. From the main entrance these gradually shifting shapes can be seen from the exterior, creating an inviting public space with a symbiosis of structure, furniture and interior design. 

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