Deichman Bjørvika. English

Deichman Bjørvika = Oslo Public Library : Lundhagem and Atelier Oslo Architects / edited by Lars Müller and the architects ; texts by Niklas Maak, Elif Shafak, Liv Sæteren ; photographs by Einar Aslaksen, Iwan Baan, Hélène Binet ; translations, Jan Chr. Næss.

Zurich, Switzerland : Lars Müller Publishers, [2022]
©2022

271 pages (2 folded) : illustrations (chiefly color), plans (some color) ; 28 cm

"In a world where information is available online almost indefinitely, the role of libraries must be rethought. Of this, the new Oslo Public Library is an outstanding example. In contrast to the traditional notion of libraries as archives, this imposing building by Lundhagem and Atelier Oslo represents a radical interpretation of the library as a vibrant place to meet and to linger -- a new type of public space. Deichman Bjørvika documents the design and building process in great detail -- from the architects' first drafts to the opening of the completed building. Essays by novelist Elif Shafak and the library's long-time director Liv Sæteren explain the significance of libraries as an integrative social force. Niklas Maak pays tribute to the Oslo Public Library from the perspective of architectural criticism. Photo essays by Iwan Baan, Einar Aslaksen and Hélène Binet capture the architecture and atmosphere of the Norwegian capital's new place for people to gather and meet."-- Provided by publisher.

9783037786505 (hardcover)
3037786507 (hardcover)
(Norwegian edition)
9788253043203

Lund Hagem Architects.
Atelier Oslo (Architectural practice)
Deichmanske bibliotek (Oslo, Norway)
Deichmanske bibliotek (Oslo, Norway) Pictorial works.
Library architecture Norway Oslo.
Architecture des bibliothèques Norvège Oslo.
Library architecture Norway.
Buildings
Library architecture
Oslo (Norway) Buildings, structures, etc.
Norway Oslo.

photobooks.
Pictorial works
Photobooks
Illustrated works
Ouvrages illustrés.
Livres de photographies.

Müller, Lars, 1955- editor.
Maak, Niklas, writer of supplementary textual content.
Shafak, Elif, 1971- writer of supplementary textual content.
Sæteren, Liv, 1944- writer of supplementary textual content.
Aslaksen, Einar, 1981- photographer.
Baan, Iwan, 1975- photographer.
Binet, Hélène, photographer.
Næss, Jan Chr., 1964- translator.
Lund Hagem Architects, editor, architect.
Atelier Oslo (Architectural practice), editor, architect.

Oslo Public Library
Lundhagem and Atelier Oslo Architects

Location: Library main 315326
Call No.: 315326
Copy: 1
Status: Available