A lot is changing for the library, but not everything. Even in times of transition, the collection remains a constant. It just takes on a completely different function. In the library of the future, 'borrowing' is no longer the focus—it's all about programming with the collection.
Is your project input for our lab?
Our ideas provide guidance, but our approach is always unique and tailored to the local context and needs.
We see every assignment as an opportunity to experiment, learn, and discover. You learn from us, we learn from you, and together we take library work to a higher level.
Become a lab assistant and join in our lab!
Call to action!
For our latest book, we are looking for libraries' best practices in programming with their collections.
Are you already doing that? Then we'd love to get in touch with you!
We worked together with:
Bibliotheek Mar en Fean
Development of Community Libraries Lemmer and Akkrum
Bibliotheksverband Österreich (BVÖ)
Atelier der Vorstellungskraft in Strobl 2023 en 2024
Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart
Five-day course 'Rethinking Libraries'. Stuttgart 2024
Freie Universität Berlin
Two-day course 'The Participatory Library', an annual event. Berlin since 2024
Böblingen
Programmatic advice and conversion into spatial program for the City Library and Adult Education Center, Böblingen
Stadsbibliothek München
Program of requirements and translation into the building for the Central Library in Gasteig.
Interior design Gasteig HP8 by hanratharchitect
Library and Local History Circle Veghel
Show narrative building
Interior design by hanratharchitect and Sitestories
Municipality Emmeloord
Location and network study library North-East Polder.
Results summarized in conversation object
Bibliotheek Midden-Brabant
Vision and program of requirements for the Lochal
Results summarized in conversation object
Bibliotheek Schiedam
Concept and narrative for the Korenbeurs
Interior design by hanratharchitect
Bibliotheek Gouda
Concept and narrative for the Chocolate Factory
Interior design by hanratharchitect
Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)
Reviews preliminary and final design for the construction of Education City Central Library in Qatar
