Bibliothèque Oscar-Niemeyer, Modern library in Le Havre, France.
The Oscar Niemeyer library features two white geometric volumes, a large hyperbolic structure and a smaller cylindrical building connected by an underground passage.
The library occupies a space within Le Havre's post-World War II reconstruction zone, where it opened in 2015 as part of the municipal library system.
The building houses reading areas, multimedia sections, and exhibition spaces that serve the educational and literary needs of Le Havre's residents.
Located near the city canal, the library includes conference halls, multimedia rooms, and extensive collections accessible through the municipal library network.
The library's design incorporates a sunken plaza positioned three meters below street level, creating protection from coastal winds for public gatherings.
Location: Le Havre
Inception: 2015
Architects: Oscar Niemeyer
Part of: Bibliothèque municipale du Havre
Website: http://lireauhavre.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.49056,0.10611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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