Stockholm Public Library, Public library in Vasastaden, Sweden.
Description
Stockholm Public Library is a Nordic Classical building with a cylindrical central hall surrounded by three rectangular wings. Books are arranged across multiple levels throughout the structure, filling every available space in a functional layout.
History
Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund designed this building in Nordic Classical style, opening to the public in 1928. It marked a turning point in library design and influenced public building architecture across Europe.
Culture
The library introduced open shelving in Sweden, allowing visitors to browse and select books directly without staff assistance. This changed how people interact with books and knowledge in their daily lives.
Practical
The building is located at Sveavägen 73 and is easily accessible by public transport. Different collections are spread across various floors, so checking the information desk upon arrival helps you find what you need quickly.
Did you know?
The main reading room has three tiers of bookshelves lining the circular walls from floor to ceiling in continuous bands. This radial arrangement lets readers oversee large book collections while seated in one spot.
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