Dornbirn

A place for inter-generational sharing, meeting and learning, the Dornbirn Library is a joint project of the architectural offices Dietrich l Untertrifaller and Christian Schmoelz. The team won an international architectural competition for the project in early 2016. Albrecht I. Schnabel Amongst a field of rectangular buildings, the library’s ovoid shape stands out in an expressive manner. The façade is clad with ceramic elements inspired by the appearance of books arranged on shelves. The elements are mounted on a steel frame at a distance of 70 cm from the glazed façade. Aldo Amoretti Light filters through façade, not only allowing for views of the surrounding park and city but also acting as a shadi... More