School 7 in Den Helder has won the Public Library of the Year Award 2018. An international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. School 7 was voted best out of 4 other libraries in the world. Last year the library was named the best in the Netherlands. In 2012, Van Veen Architecten and Marcel van der Veer (MARS interior architects) jointly won the European tender for the design of the library in Den Helder with an integrated plan. An important part was the reuse of the seventh municipal school from 1905, hence the name School 7.
” The jury is impressed with the way the Helderse library works with local partners and focuses on social sustainability. School 7 offers services to increase opportunities for all, this is reflected in the architecture and layout of the library. In addition, the fantastic location, the architecture of the building and the way in which the old school and the new library form a harmonious whole are praised . ”
Design School 7
Van Veen and Van der Veer have left intact the old structure of classrooms, corridors and toilets. The existing detailing has been preserved as much as possible and integrated into the new building. The outer facade of the old building has also been preserved in the new building and is visible through a large void. The corner of the old building has been broken open and a steel gold-coloured construction frames the perforation of the old facade. A monumental stairwell annex grandstand forms the heart of the building. The existing roof construction and roof boarding are visible and partly reinforced by a new construction. School 7 in Den Helder is the new home base of KopGroep Libraries, the Helderse Historical Association and the Helderse Volksuniversiteit. More information about the design can be found here.
Library in the 21st century
Never before has a Dutch library been nominated for this prize. According to the jury, School 7 is a good example of what a 21st century library should look like. The jury is impressed by the way in which the Helderse library collaborates with local partners and focuses on social sustainability. School 7 offers services to increase opportunities for all, this is reflected in the architecture and layout of the library. Also praised is the fantastic location, the architecture of the building and the way in which the old school and the new library form a harmonious whole.
Public Library of the Year
The Public Library of the Year Award 2018 is an international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. The results were announced in Kuala Lumpur during the conference of The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Other nominees included Austin Central Library in the US, Villa-Lobos Park Library in Brazil, Deichman Biblo Toyen Public Library in Norway and Tampine Public Library in Singapore. KopGroep Libraries will receive a cash prize of five thousand dollars in addition to the Award. That amount will be spent on new children’s books for School 7 when they return home.
School 7 in Den Helder has won the Public Library of the Year Award 2018. An international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. School 7 was voted best out of 4 other libraries in the world. Last year the library was named the best in the Netherlands. In 2012, Van Veen Architecten and Marcel van der Veer (MARS interior architects) jointly won the European tender for the design of the library in Den Helder with an integrated plan. An important part was the reuse of the seventh municipal school from 1905, hence the name School 7.
” The jury is impressed with the way the Helderse library works with local partners and focuses on social sustainability. School 7 offers services to increase opportunities for all, this is reflected in the architecture and layout of the library. In addition, the fantastic location, the architecture of the building and the way in which the old school and the new library form a harmonious whole are praised . ”
Design School 7
Van Veen and Van der Veer have left intact the old structure of classrooms, corridors and toilets. The existing detailing has been preserved as much as possible and integrated into the new building. The outer facade of the old building has also been preserved in the new building and is visible through a large void. The corner of the old building has been broken open and a steel gold-coloured construction frames the perforation of the old facade. A monumental stairwell annex grandstand forms the heart of the building. The existing roof construction and roof boarding are visible and partly reinforced by a new construction. School 7 in Den Helder is the new home base of KopGroep Libraries, the Helderse Historical Association and the Helderse Volksuniversiteit. More information about the design can be found here.
Library in the 21st century
Never before has a Dutch library been nominated for this prize. According to the jury, School 7 is a good example of what a 21st century library should look like. The jury is impressed by the way in which the Helderse library collaborates with local partners and focuses on social sustainability. School 7 offers services to increase opportunities for all, this is reflected in the architecture and layout of the library. Also praised is the fantastic location, the architecture of the building and the way in which the old school and the new library form a harmonious whole.
Public Library of the Year
The Public Library of the Year Award 2018 is an international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. The results were announced in Kuala Lumpur during the conference of The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Other nominees included Austin Central Library in the US, Villa-Lobos Park Library in Brazil, Deichman Biblo Toyen Public Library in Norway and Tampine Public Library in Singapore. KopGroep Libraries will receive a cash prize of five thousand dollars in addition to the Award. That amount will be spent on new children’s books for School 7 when they return home.
School 7 in Den Helder has won the Public Library of the Year Award 2018. An international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. School 7 was voted best out of 4 other libraries in the world. Last year the library was named the best in the Netherlands. In 2012, Van Veen Architecten and Marcel van der Veer (MARS interior architects) jointly won the European tender for the design of the library in Den Helder with an integrated plan. An important part was the reuse of the seventh municipal school from 1905, hence the name School 7.
” The jury is impressed with the way the Helderse library works with local partners and focuses on social sustainability. School 7 offers services to increase opportunities for all, this is reflected in the architecture and layout of the library. In addition, the fantastic location, the architecture of the building and the way in which the old school and the new library form a harmonious whole are praised . ”
Design School 7
Van Veen and Van der Veer have left intact the old structure of classrooms, corridors and toilets. The existing detailing has been preserved as much as possible and integrated into the new building. The outer facade of the old building has also been preserved in the new building and is visible through a large void. The corner of the old building has been broken open and a steel gold-coloured construction frames the perforation of the old facade. A monumental stairwell annex grandstand forms the heart of the building. The existing roof construction and roof boarding are visible and partly reinforced by a new construction. School 7 in Den Helder is the new home base of KopGroep Libraries, the Helderse Historical Association and the Helderse Volksuniversiteit. More information about the design can be found here.
Library in the 21st century
Never before has a Dutch library been nominated for this prize. According to the jury, School 7 is a good example of what a 21st century library should look like. The jury is impressed by the way in which the Helderse library collaborates with local partners and focuses on social sustainability. School 7 offers services to increase opportunities for all, this is reflected in the architecture and layout of the library. Also praised is the fantastic location, the architecture of the building and the way in which the old school and the new library form a harmonious whole.
Public Library of the Year
The Public Library of the Year Award 2018 is an international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. The results were announced in Kuala Lumpur during the conference of The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Other nominees included Austin Central Library in the US, Villa-Lobos Park Library in Brazil, Deichman Biblo Toyen Public Library in Norway and Tampine Public Library in Singapore. KopGroep Libraries will receive a cash prize of five thousand dollars in addition to the Award. That amount will be spent on new children’s books for School 7 when they return home.