Stewart Hollenstein Unveil Their Proposal for the Varna Regional Library
Sydney-based firm Stewart Hollenstein has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the international design competition for a new 17,000 square-meter library in Varna, Bulgaria. Their design scheme focuses on Varna's rich history as a city known for its public gardens, and seeks to make the library a cultural center of the city.
Render by Luxigon. Image Courtesy of Stewart Hollenstein
Sydney-based firm Stewart Hollenstein has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the international design competition for a new 17,000 square-meter library in Varna, Bulgaria. Their design scheme focuses on Varna's rich history as a city known for its public gardens, and seeks to make the library a cultural center of the city.
Courtesy of Stewart Hollenstein
A series of stacked landscapes create indoor and outdoor spaces for both the library and civic activity. A central void pierces through each terrace in order to bring in light and views, while simultaneously acting as a passive ventilation system. The elegant voids create a unique place to study and read. There is a clear distinction between each floor, allowing each space to evolve as use and demand change over time. A floor designated as a children?s area contains an undulating bookcase, an adventure garden, a youth zone with hammocks, and beautiful views of the Black Sea, among other features.
Courtesy of Stewart Hollenstein
The ground floor serves as an event space, connecting the li...
Render by Luxigon. Image Courtesy of Stewart Hollenstein
Sydney-based firm Stewart Hollenstein has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the international design competition for a new 17,000 square-meter library in Varna, Bulgaria. Their design scheme focuses on Varna's rich history as a city known for its public gardens, and seeks to make the library a cultural center of the city.
Courtesy of Stewart Hollenstein
A series of stacked landscapes create indoor and outdoor spaces for both the library and civic activity. A central void pierces through each terrace in order to bring in light and views, while simultaneously acting as a passive ventilation system. The elegant voids create a unique place to study and read. There is a clear distinction between each floor, allowing each space to evolve as use and demand change over time. A floor designated as a children?s area contains an undulating bookcase, an adventure garden, a youth zone with hammocks, and beautiful views of the Black Sea, among other features.
Courtesy of Stewart Hollenstein
The ground floor serves as an event space, connecting the li...
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