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The Helsinki University Main Library, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects in 2012, is the largest academic library in Finland, covering 31,700 square meters. Its design features a curved brick façade that integrates with the urban environment, providing spaces for quiet reading and group work, along with designated areas for collections. The library's large arched windows enhance natural lighting and offer views of the townscape, while staff facilities are strategically located across different floors.

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Study of University Library

The Helsinki University Main Library, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects in 2012, is the largest academic library in Finland, covering 31,700 square meters. Its design features a curved brick façade that integrates with the urban environment, providing spaces for quiet reading and group work, along with designated areas for collections. The library's large arched windows enhance natural lighting and offer views of the townscape, while staff facilities are strategically located across different floors.

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Helsinki University Main Library, Finland

Architects: Anttinen Oiva Architects


Area : 31700 square metre
Year : 2012
Forming of Helsinki University Main Library
➢ Largest Academic Library in Finland
➢ Design Concept: The new library building complements the urban block by adding a curved brick façade,
integrated within the street line formed by the adjacent buildings
➢ The architectural starting point- the cityscape considered – was a vision of a unique public building that will suit
its surroundings in terms of its materials, design and height
➢ By varying the size of the arched openings the building is fitted as an intergrative solution within a situation of three
different types of street space
➢ A work zone with sound-proof working facilities provides areas for both quiet reading and noisy group work
➢ The library also has quiet reading rooms
➢ Field-specific areas are designated for the collections in each of the floors
➢ The dense fenestration grid, which blurs the standard floor devision, together with the large arched openings give
the library a distinct external appearance
➢ The large arched windows allow the spectacular views of the townscape from inside the building and gets good
natural lighting for the readers
➢ Seats are chosen wisely for convenience and rest while reading
➢ Staff facilities and offices are on the collection floors above ground level. The customer service with its back
offices is located on the entrance level
➢ Acquisitions and cataloguing , and administration and network services can be found on the top floor, while the
logistics centre is below ground with the maintenance facilities
➢ New library materials will first be transported from the logistics centre to the top floor for processing and then
delivered to their destinations on the appropriate floors

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