{"id":2093,"date":"2015-04-13T13:47:12","date_gmt":"2015-04-13T17:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2023-12-13T08:12:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T12:12:09","slug":"a-beautiful-space-a-usable-space-the-balance-of-library-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/a-beautiful-space-a-usable-space-the-balance-of-library-design\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beautiful Space, a Usable Space: The Balance of Library Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are often asked &#8220;what are the best libraries in the world?&#8221; This is a difficult question to answer, because libraries must be both beautiful <em>and<\/em> functional. An attractive space is only part of the equation; a library must also offer essential services. Conversely, a library may have\u00a0great services and still need to improve their physical environment. This is why library design is a challenge for any architectural team.<\/p>\n<p>We have been studying the dynamics of beautiful libraries for many years, with input from librarians and architects. For example, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/llama\/awards\/aiaalalibrary\">library building awards by LLAMA<\/a> is a good place to familiarize yourself with libraries that stand out. You may also inform LLAMA of projects that you think are worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>There are many elements that need to be defined in order to develop a balanced and beautiful library environment. Below are links to some examples of library design; they are a source of inspiration for us, aiding the design process for our clients.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nLINKS TO BEAUTIFUL LIBRARIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Architectural Digest &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/architecture\/2013-11\/most-beautiful-libraries-trinity-college-mushashino-bodleian-sainte-genevieve-article\">The most spectacular libraries around the world<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Business Insider &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/the-best-6-new-libraries-in-america-2015-4\">The most beautiful new library buildings in America<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHRON &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160306154840\/http:\/\/blog.chron.com\/bookish\/2012\/04\/most-beautiful-libraries-in-texas-and-beyond\/\">Most beautiful libraries in Texas\u2026 and beyond<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Article &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/mentalfloss.com\/article\/51788\/62-worlds-most-beautiful-libraries\">62 of the World&#8217;s Most Beautiful Libraries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><center>STANFORD UNIVERSITY &#8211; GREEN LIBRARY<\/center><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00750.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00750-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Stanford University Green Library\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00750-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00750-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center>OLD TOWN LIBRARY &#8211; FORT COLLINS CO<\/center><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library_Hero-1600x600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library_Hero-1600x600-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library_Hero-1600x600\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library_Hero-1600x600-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library_Hero-1600x600-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library_Hero-1600x600.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-9-600x400.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-9-600x400-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-9-600x400\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-9-600x400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-10-600x400.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-10-600x400-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-10-600x400\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-10-600x400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Old-Town-Library-Poudre-River-Library-10-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are often asked &#8220;what are the best libraries in the world?&#8221; This is a difficult question to answer, because libraries must be both beautiful and functional. 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