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PIERREFONDS PUBLIC LIBRARY WINNING PROPOSAL OF AN ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION; THE NEW PIERREFONDS PUBLIC LIBRARY EMBODIES THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURE THE GREAT CHANGES OCCURRING IN THE LIBRARY SCIENCE WORLD Defined as the combination of a park and a shopping mall, both considered as highly attended “third place”, this innovative library embodies an ecosystemic vision where the programs and the relations between them are developed with the same level of attention. It is a true social and information exchange network that takes shape into a complex circulation structure that renews the library experience with each visit. The design of the Pierrefonds Public Library also innovates in its relation to the landscape, its discreet technological approach actively participating in the scenography, and the collections’ display. The latter are structured around thematic poles to enhance accessibility. “The overall planning strategy of this innovative and highly technological library was inspired by the pragmatic efficiency of shopping centers, train stations, and airports, all while avoiding their flaws.”
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