The challenge was to design all public spaces within the new public library in Almere. The building was designed by Meyer en van Schooten Architects.

The overall design scope consisted of 5000m1 linear meters of bookshelves and accompanying facilities: counters, internet areas, a read café, study areas and a multimedia department. At the request of the client we contributed to the development of the shop-concept: a commercial approach, instead of a standard library positioning and structure, where books are presented to a ‘customer’ and where the library itself becomes a place to stay; more like a modern retail concept. Via Design Don't Panic.

-priscilla giler