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A futuristic library in France: a library modeled after Silicon Valley offices

The futuristic library in France by Dominique Coulon & Associés is the latest acquisition of the town of Thionville. The library is futuristic not only in its form, but also in its content: in addition to books, it offers users a rich selection of products in media formats. As for the interior, the project predicts a very comfortable future: in addition to the classic reading room, the library offers countless hidden corners lined with soft pillows.

In the city Thionville there is a bureau in the north-east of France Dominique Coulon & Associés projected a library modeled after Silicon Valley offices. A futuristic library in France has oval shape, and it is surrounded by trees and a wide grassy area.

The library is surrounded by greenery
The library is surrounded by greenery.

Bright, open interior however, in contrast to classic libraries, it has a strong emphasis on archive of media products – in the library in Thionville, you can find an incredibly rich collection in addition to books movies, music and audiobooks. In addition to the library, the building also includes a lot screening room, auditorium and cafeteria. There is also a special corner toddlers and children, and avid readers can drag themselves into special niches dedicated to reading.

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The interior is bright and spacious
The interior is bright and spacious.

It is also in the library huge living room, intended for exhibitions, lectures and competitions in playing video games.

The shape of the building is designed so that the outer walls form three spacious outer atria, which offer visitors a refuge from the prying eyes of passers-by. You can see more about the project in the photo gallery below.

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