Finland

ALA ArchitectsFinland

Oodi represents a new era of libraries. It aims to enliven and diversify the urban environment in the Töölönlahti area, and offer activities and... Read more

JKMM ArchitectsFinland

The Turku Main Library is a functional, modern building in a medieval setting.Read more

Vesa Oiva, Anttinen Oiva ArchitectsFinland

The Helsinki University Main Library represents state-of-the-art library architecture. As the biggest university library in Finland, the Helsinki... Read more

JKMM ArchitectsFinland

The new main library of Seinäjoki was opened to public on the 20th of August 2012. The library was designed by JKMM Architects from Helsinki. The... Read more

Author: 
Tuula Haavisto

In Finland, the idea of function is realised in very different ways in libraries and museum buildings. Libraries have often been designed specifically for use as libraries. By contrast, museums are often housed in existing buildings, and understandably so. This is a significant difference in terms of the design and functionality of the buildings.

Architect office Hannu Jaakkola, Tapani KerttulaFinland

Municipal Library of Vihti, "Agricola", was built in the central location of Nummela in 1998. The building project was carried out in a modified... Read more

Ilmari Lahdelma, Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects, Juha Mäki-JylliläFinland

The purpose of library and information services is to promote equal access to education, literature and art, and to constant development of... Read more

Aarne von BoehmFinland

The Pakkala Learning and Information Centre consists of the International School of Vantaa, Day Care Centre, Pakkala Citizen’s Office and Point... Read more

Tero HarjunniemiFinland

The Ylöjärvi main library “Kite” was opened to the public in November 2002. The building is centrally located along the busy main street Kuruntie... Read more

Ilmari Lahdelma, Lahdelma & Mahlamäki ArchitectsFinland

Lohja Main Library was completed 2005 and was opened to the public january 2006. Main Library is now a centre of public events and it is a... Read more