Campus library

On April 18, 2026, the Westlake University Library officially opened its doors. As the core landmark building of the entire campus, the Library has now embarked on its intended mission. The Library brings together the Main Library (floors 2–5), the History Exhibition Hall and Archives (ground floor), the AI Research Center (floors 6–7), and a tower. Located at the northwest end of the Science and Technology Island, the building anchors the campus's central precinct. It enters with the Academic Hall into a compositional dialogue—one square, one circular. Above, the 108-meter tower and the 80-meter Academic Exchange Center echo each other at the southeastern tip. Standing in visual counterpoint, they command sweeping views... More

Designed by Finestra Arquitetura, the project for the library of the largest Marist school in Brazil offers multifunctional, welcoming, and symbolic spaces. Marcelo Nakano Marcelo Nakano Marcelo Nakano Marcelo Nakano Marcelo Nakano Marcelo Nakano Marcelo Nakano  The renovation of Luminar library at Marista Arquidiocesano School marks an important step in the institution’s ongoing modernization. With nearly 4,000 students and high daily circulation, the school needed a space capable of supporting contemporary learning practices while honoring the Marist tradition of community, hospitality, and integral education.  Marcelo Nakano The new library is a multifunctional and welcoming envir... More

The new campus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) at Dubai International Academic City reimagines the timeless architecture of Louis Kahn through a contemporary interior language. Conceived under the concept “Legacy Reimagined,” the design translates the institute’s monumental brick facades, bold geometric forms, and interplay of light into a refined academic environment that reflects Dubai’s cosmopolitan outlook. Chris Goldstraw Chris Goldstraw A carefully composed palette of terracotta finishes, textured micro-concrete, ash wood veneers, and biophilic elements connects the interiors to IIMA’s heritage, while accents of blue and orange fabrics—drawn from the institute&rsquo... More

The libraries of the Future; A Management school library reimagined. Traditional libraries are seeing a shift in paradigm globally. The book collection or storage-based libraries are changing to a more user centric model which are powered by a large variety of digital services. This phenomenon has allowed for a tectonic shift in the organisation and spatial configuration of the classical Library. The libraries of tomorrow aspire to offer knowledge to a fast-developing E-society where the library is not only a space for learning but also a place for meeting.  MO-OF / Mobile Offices The image of the Future library is no more a sacred ‘Temple of silence’ or a strong ‘Fortress for books’. It can be perceived... More

Located within the main campus of Ordu University, the Central Library transcends its role as a repository of knowledge to become a vital socio-cultural center for academic life. ACE Architecture Functionally, the spatial organization addresses the relationship between primary library components—periodicals, book halls, and study areas—and their users. The ground floor accommodates high-circulation zones such as periodicals, media center, and stationery, ensuring direct accessibility. The upper floor houses thematic book halls and collaborative study spaces designed for longer stays and focused engagement. Vertical circulation is conceived not merely as a connector, but as an amphitheater-like gesture that fosters social i... More

De Zwarte Hond has completed the circular renovation and extension of Leiden University’s former Cluster Zuid building, now named Herta Mohr, serving the Faculty of Humanities. Originally designed by Joop van Stigt in the late 1970s, this structuralist masterpiece now offers 11,400 square meters of space, comprising over 700 teaching spaces, two lecture theatres, work and meeting rooms, and libraries for both the African Studies Centre and the Middle Eastern Studies program. Enhancing orientation and natural lightTo improve orientation and bring in more natural light, the central zone of the building was demolished and replaced with a spacious, light-filled atrium. This transformation not only enhances visitor navigation but also cre... More

As architects, we believe that architecture should enhance education and develop in children a sense of aesthetic appreciation for the environment. BRITANICA Park School aims to promote tradition while building on it with modern education principles. It is located in the suburbs of Vitosha Mountain and caters to children from 2.5 years old (kindergarten) to 18 years old (school). Todor Todorov This project aims to design architecture that facilitates healthy living & learning. Socialization and communication, enriching social and behavioral habits are integrated in the concept.  Classical and modern ideas guide the building's exterior design. Ultimately, the form implies a connection to Great Britain's culture - tradition a... More

Strategically located at the core of the campus, Salisbury University's new Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons significantly transforms how teaching and learning occurs on campus. The new building allows the university to bring all of their academic support programs together in combination with a state-of-the-art library, classrooms, cafe, 400-seat assembly space, and the Nabb Research Center—a special collections library dedicated to the history and culture of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Common ground for all of the university's academic disciplines, the Academic Commons fully supports all modes of study and learning, from individual contemplative study to collaborative, technology-rich group engagement. The program elements are arr... More

Dpai was asked to renovate an existing reading space and respond to the current demands and expectations of faculty and students, while reflecting the changing layout of learning spaces. A central curvilinear partial-height partition was proposed to provide three meeting rooms for small to medium study groups and video conferences, while retaining light and vision through the space with generous glazed panels. Access to natural light is a precious commodity in the modernist tower and priority was given to the open-study and small collaborative study groupings. The previously non-descript study room, a bonus space created as the physical volumes of the library, decreased and stacks were removed. It was given texture and a layer of new materi... More

Centennial College is the oldest publicly funded college in Ontario with four campuses serving the Greater Toronto Area east.Near a major intersection and in the Golden Mile neighbourhood of Toronto, the Ashtonbee Campus serves as the largest transportation technology training school in Canada. The campus is surrounded by residential, parklands, and is situated within a retail / commercial / light industrial typology.While generating successful industry partnerships and a thriving training program, the circa 1970’s campus suffered from safety concerns, accessibility issues, aging infrastructure, and lacked student support services and social gathering spaces. The goal of the new project was to rejuvenate the campus and deliver student-o... More