Holbæk Public Library

At Holbæk Public Library we have created a modern and welcoming interior, that works well with the handsome building and creates coherence between the floors.

THE CLIENT BRIEF

Holbæk Public Library needed a re-organization of their collections and a series of added functions. Furthermore, a formerly unused floor had to be incorporated.

OUR SOLUTION

The consistent theme is composed by shades of bright red, large photographic writer portraits and quotes, printed on birch veneer on the shelf unit ends, and bespoke seating arrangements and storage. At the entry floor, the pick-up point has been highlighted, and the large window units have been turned into study spots and reading nooks. The ground floor has a special newspaper reading area lit by the natural light from the huge skylight.

For the top floor, a special ‘reading circle’ has been designed, a combined reading and storage unit for children’s books and fun events. Lately we have added a study hall with bespoke student desks and created a modern version of the classic library study hall.