Rovaniemi Library, Modern library building in Rovaniemi, Finland.
The Rovaniemi Library features a fan-shaped hall connected to a rectangular office wing, with reading rooms positioned on lower levels in separate alcoves.
The library, completed in 1965, emerged during the post-World War II reconstruction period when Rovaniemi needed to rebuild ninety percent of its structures.
The building incorporates artwork including the Pororaito reindeer sculptures and Teuvo Tuomivaara's piece titled Bounce displayed at the entrance.
The library includes a music section, magazine rooms, an exhibition space, an auditorium, and a children's area, with renovations scheduled for completion in 2025.
The architectural design utilizes multiple skylights and upper windows to control natural light, adapting to both dark winters and summer's constant daylight.
Location: Rovaniemi
Inception: 1965
Architects: Alvar Aalto
Architectural style: modern architecture
Part of: Rovaniemi City Library, Centre administratif et culturel de Rovaniemi
Website: http://rovaniemi.fi/fi/Palvelut/Kirjasto
GPS coordinates: 66.49633,25.72264
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:07
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