Transparency, openness and light define library’s design, in a city known for its gray days and cold winters. A dual system of fixed ambient light elements attached to the ceiling is creatively combined with furniture-integrated lighting to achieve a unique character in each area, while maintaining maximal flexibility for varying uses. The lighting both fulfills the functional demands of a library, and transforms the building into an inviting, comfortable and vital city landmark.
The architectural lighting design of this well-recognized public library is the winner of a Lumen Citation and an IIDA Award of Merit.