The Inverted Edifice Geneva Central Library, Switzerland.
At Studio MADe, Competition entry.
Overview
Role: Project Architect, Concept, Design development, Drawing
Our proposal intends to create an extension that preserves the existing neo-classical setting of the university buildings within the historic landscape of Parc des Bastions. The idea is to make an invisible extension which lies inconspicuously within the plaza’s boundaries and has minimal impact on the surrounding landscape.
The extension increases the library’s usable space, recreates the sense of openness that was seen in the Salève wing until 1937, and most importantly restores its original glory.
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