Metadata
Title
Invisible Library
Creator
Almada, Vera
Location
Almada, Portugal
Date Created
2014
Call Number
005-LF-P044
Category
Professional
Project Assumption
The library of the future will be virtual, not physical.
That's the premise of this proposal, assuming that everything will be in digital format.
A static building simply with a consulting function will be obsolete.
The library itself will not be a building, it will have a virtual shape, in this case the physical shape comports another program.
In terms of building technology this proposal focus on the development of the transparent /translucent material. Not only has to be functional, climatic and in constructive terms, but also it must be allowed to project images there, for example architecture images.
That's the premise of this proposal, assuming that everything will be in digital format.
A static building simply with a consulting function will be obsolete.
The library itself will not be a building, it will have a virtual shape, in this case the physical shape comports another program.
In terms of building technology this proposal focus on the development of the transparent /translucent material. Not only has to be functional, climatic and in constructive terms, but also it must be allowed to project images there, for example architecture images.
Project Statement
Using the concept of a non existing building this proposal plays with the idea of “material” and “immaterial”.
The “material” building, mainly underground, includes the selected functions; museum, storage and data control center (upper ground).
The immaterial is constituted by a transparent structure that represented the library worldwide. It is upper ground and has the shape of the old building.
The transparency allows that the surroundings get inside of the building, enhancing connections between the building and the city.
It will work as a sculpture, with reminiscences of the past, creating a harmonious connection among the different formats.
The “material” building, mainly underground, includes the selected functions; museum, storage and data control center (upper ground).
The immaterial is constituted by a transparent structure that represented the library worldwide. It is upper ground and has the shape of the old building.
The transparency allows that the surroundings get inside of the building, enhancing connections between the building and the city.
It will work as a sculpture, with reminiscences of the past, creating a harmonious connection among the different formats.
Registration Number
46191305