casanova+hernandez architecten
Netherlands
1 “Culture Rock” establishes a symbiotic relation with the context, complementing the near tower of the city hall with a vertical library that brings a new cultural program and a contemporary expression that symbolizes the modern city of Varna.
2 Recognizable urban landmark characterized by its sculptural volume inspired by the “Wonderful Rocks”, the famous natural landmark of the county of Varna.
3 Outdoor library as iconic and multifunctional landscape with outdoor reading areas, meeting rooms, working spaces, Wi-Fi area, café terrace, children zone and amphitheater.
4 Open and accessible building characterized by an interior street that connects the outdoor library in the public space with the different public levels of the indoor library.
5 "Lighthouse of Culture" as reference of the night urban landscape of Varna.
6 Rational structure and efficient functionality.
7 Flexible interior space that encourages visitors' interaction in the inner street and meeting plazas.
8 Versatile façade made of a multilayer skin that provides comfort promoting environmental sustainability.
- Registration number
- 000034