New Library Functions for Co-Creation and Community
Libraries must be local citizens arenas buzzing with energy and active minds. The adults experience new perspectives and socializing, while the children get a space for active...
2016, Billund, Denmark
Play is at the heart of the Children's Library in Billund. With bright and imaginative installations, our design combines games, learning, wonder, and physical movement in an exciting venue for all ages.
The library offers a curving landscape where visitors can explore playful and fascinating settings. The lava trail of the Volcano leads to a yellow Desert with a Termite Tower ideal for toddlers. A Maker Area gives room to build and construct, and the elevated green Rice Paddies, the grey Island, and the Giant Jellyfish provide new ways to encounter the library's collections of books, music, and movies.
The design fulfils the library's vision of being a performative space that supports the creativity of its users, while additionally being a central venue for concentration, immersion, and visits to Citizen Service Center.
Viewed as a whole, the innovative interior offers a holistic learning environment. Fun spaces for playing, acting, and experiments let all age groups interact with children’s intuitive worldview.
The design prioritizes imaginative furnishings over bookshelves and traditional library interior. With children's playful and spontaneous approach to learning, the spatial setups invite children and adults to discover the landscape with both body and mind.
In 2016 The Children's Library in Billund was a finalist for the Danish Design Award in the category Better Learning.
Rosan Bosch Studio works with design to empower and motivate learners across the globe. We create playful learning spaces and innovative schools for creative and critical thinkers.
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