Grimstad Library: A Social Meeting Point

Designing Matter, Energy and sustainability, Helen & Hard Architects, Middle Density, Project, Territory and mobility, Urban Paradigms

Accessibility, Architecture, Cultural Facility, Extension, Grimstad, Library, Norway, Prefabrication, Project, Public Catalyst, Timber, Timber frame, Timber Structure, Transformation, Waterfront

Photography: Sindre Ellingsen

The new library in Grimstad has a central, waterfront location. It lies between the old town and the new town center. The intention is for the library to not only be a place to read and borrow books, but for the building to become a social meeting point with the opportunity to host a variety of cultural events. The building is accessible for all.