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National Library - הספרייה הלאומית

Architecture Shapes Culture
Type:
public
Size:
45,000 sqm
Site Area:
16,500 sqm
Status:
competition
Started:
April 2012
Location:
Jerusalem
Client:
National Library, Yad Hanadiv
Angular building with large glass windows and a sleek, white exterior.
  • Architectural design concept with cross-sections, facades, and interior views.
  • Architectural rendering and floor plans with landscaped green roofs and activity schedule.

  • The architectural concept of the new national library in Jerusalem centers on integrating various civic-cultural elements and creating connections between knowledge, citizenship, culture, and government. The building comprises three tectonic layers symbolizing past, present, and future, each housing different functions. Spaces such as the Amphi Park and urban square facilitate diverse activities and interactions. The design prioritizes flexibility, allowing for future adaptations in space utilization.

  • Modern triangular building design with architectural plans and labels in the background.

  • The facade combines glass and Jerusalem stone, while the roof serves as a green space, merging nature with the complex. Movement within the building is facilitated through vertical cores and ramps, encouraging engagement along the boulevard. Ultimately, the concept aims to provide a dynamic, inclusive environment for citizens, researchers, and visitors, fostering connectivity within the city’s cultural landscape.

  • Architectural floor plans showing gallery, entrance, and basement levels with numbered sections.
  • Architectural plans and aerial view of a site near Kaplan Road and Museum Boulevard.
  • Architectural model showing a futuristic library with green rooftops and surrounding pathways.

Architecture Shapes Culture