DesignMarch | Let‘s talk about the future library project

On its’ 100th birthday, just as the library world is transforming into a new paradigm (from a place to borrow book to a place to gain knowledge and share activities) the main library of Reykjavik is preparing for a major renovation. This provides an opportunity to align with the global trends of libraries, to become a state-of-the-art place for inspiration, creation and participation for the people of Reykjavik.

Reykjavík city needs social infrastructures and participative platforms to create a society of equal opportunities. Community spaces equalize access to social spaces, they are places where people can come exactly as they are and share what they have on their own terms.

Come and find out all about the project and the amazing opportunity it provides for all inhabitants of the city, young or old and from all backgrounds. You have a chance to dive into a huge scale model and enter a part of the future to better understand what a social library means.

Agenda:
13:00 - 13:15 Intro into the project and a new library process - Jan David - Architect and international library specialist
13:15 - 13:20 What now? Skúli Helgason - City Councilor
13:20 - 13:50 Round table discussion with the design team and the politicians
13:50 - 14:00 Aerial silks - Hringleikur Circus Company
14:00 - 14:40 Write your ideas and let's discuss them!
14:40 - 15:00 Key insights and takeaways for the design process

The exhibition is open on DesignMarch from the 3rd - 7th of May.

The design team: JVST architects, Inside Outside designers, Kreativa interior design and library specialist from Hanrath Architects.

Further information:

Guðrún Lilja Gunnlaugsdóttir, Head of Innovation
gudrun.lilja.gunnlaugsdottir@reykjavik.is | 698 2466