Concrete Library
Silence, shade and matter
- Location
- Mashhad
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Completed
- Area
- 7,200 m²
Silence, shade and matter
Exposed concrete volumes with deep light wells create quiet reading halls whose shade and colour change through the day.
The project began with a careful reading of the site, climate and the client's needs. By studying daylight, wind and key views, the team shaped a spatial order in which every room holds a clear relationship to its surroundings.
A restrained, honest palette was chosen so the building improves with age. Construction details were developed closely with contractors to balance quality, budget and schedule.
The result is a calm and enduring architecture that favours everyday experience and spatial quality over spectacle.
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