Cork City Library by Minusplus Architects

Cork City Library by Minusplus Architects
Cork city's by-passes via the blocks were the prefiguration for the setting of the building.

These foot-paths slash their ways through the sides of building site, thus the main volume is not touching the surrounding buildings, the interior pinches towards the back, creating outer public spaces under the widening volume of the upper floors.

The covered market place opens up to the outer squares.

Ambiances of public spaces are intensified by the reused elements of the city.

Pews, street lights, and square-like pavement nets the ground floor, creating an opened urban zone for arriving.

The intermediate levels are hiding behind the media, books and bookshelves obscure the building.

The top floor is a covered urban garden, an interconnected forest for meditation.