Floriande Library, Hoofddorp AEQUO is designing an interior for the Floriande Library, which does justice to the central urban architectural position and the orientational function of the building in the new housing development. Looking outside from in and inside from out are essential points of departure for the design. In this manner, the philosophy of the invisible interior comes into being. This leads to an design, which is as light and transparent as possible, with a lot of attention paid to lighting and translucent materialisation. The shelves are placed so that the neighbourhood remains in sight at all times, and they are constructed from a material that doesn't hinder this view, introducing an atmosphere appropriate for a modern public space. By installing a specially-coloured light above all of the islands' ceilings, the library is able to convey a light and atmosphere message to all of its visitors and passers-by. The building's orientation function is strengthened quite a bit in this manner. Inside, it's apparent that the visitor can do a lot himself: There are many internet terminals, the process of lending and returning books is fully automated, and the decentralised information counter has been replaced by an info point. The library has the title of National Example Library. > download pdf