The king fahad national library with its public plaza represents the new center of the rapidly changing olaya district in riyadh. The king fahad national library represents the new centre of the rapidly changing olaya district, and stands out clearly from the heterogeneous existing building pattern. The square new building in the centre of the urban park looks open and light, and is tied into the urban space despite its size. A curved, white textile facade wraps around the king fahad national library extension, providing visual interest and protection against the sun, while maintaining maximum light penetration. The existing building will be reused as closedaccess stacks for the books. The library has opened its doors to the public once again, ten years after gerber architekten won an international competition for the project. Gerber architekten recently completed the expansion and renovation of the king fahad national library and wrapped it in a striking geometric fabric facade. King fahad national library in riyadh, kingdom of saudi arabia. One particular challenge for the facade is the wide range of temperatures in riyadh. King fahad national library in riyadh, saudi arabia textile facade, that provides protection from the sun, was inspired by traditional middle eastern design. Which sponsored the launch of its activities the custodian of the two holy mosques adviser to the prince of makkah region his royal highness prince khalid alfaisal bin. The square new building encases the old library, which holds the archives like.
Kfnl was established in 1983 in response to an initiative made by the people of riyadh when king fahd ascended the throne. The king fahad national library wins iconic award product 2014. As a permanent fixture on both streets, the king fahad national library is. On wednesday morning 1441441 ah, his excellency the general secretary of the library, mr. King fahad national library aga khan development network. Which is an encouraging thing to indirectly promote. King fahad national library gerber architekten archdaily. The cuboid shape of the new building surrounds the old 1980s library building on all sides, thus giving the. Islamic library stock photos download 770 royalty free.
At night the facade will shine in changing colours, transforming it into a cultural. King fahad nationalbibliothek gerber architekten worldarchitects. The king fahad national library by gerber architekten. Shading fabric shields king fahad national library from. Photograph by christian richters saudi arabias king fahad national library, designed by german practice. The winning project king fahad national library in riyadhsaudiarabia was designed and build by gerber architekten. King fahad national library how is king fahad national.
The building sits between a large, walled garden and a public plaza connected to a major highway. The first project is the king fahad national library in royadh, saudi arabia, designed by german practice, gerber architekten international, which was completed in 20. Image 11 of 21 from gallery of king fahad national library gerber architekten. King fahad national library gerber architekten, sefar. Project name king fahad national library location riyadh, saudi arabia clientowner. King fahad national library riyadh verdict designbuild. Gerber architekten architectural firm arriyadh development authority client riyadh place building type educational building usage library dimensions total site area. Urban development concept the king fahad national library represents the new centre of the rapidly changing olaya district, and stands out clearly from the heterogeneous existing building pattern. The new square addition to the king fahad national library envelops the original.
Instead of completely razing the original structure built in the 1980s to hold the countrys legal deposit and. King fahad national library gerber architekten international. The king fahad national library holds an exhibition of historical photos on the fifth pledge of allegiance. Modern apartment facades currently in trend in 2020. King fahd road, king fahad national library, and modern architecture in the city downtown, riyadh perspective of exterior facade and street. The king fahad national library, one of the most important cultural buildings in the kingdom of saudi arabia. King fahad national library architecture and plurality. Apr 29, 2019 saudi arabia isnt well known for its architectural subtlety, but gerber architektens renovation of the king fahad national library in riyadh suggests that the kingdom may be open to a new approach. The king fahad national library, one of the most important cultural buildings in the kingdom of saudi arabia, was completed and went into use for its intended purpose in 2015. The king fahad national library serves as the new iconographic centre of a representative district. The existing national library has been expanded by the architects, doubling the size of the overall space, as well as building a new skin around the original structure. In summer the steel cables can heat up to a temperature of 80c and will. King saud university museum, king fahad national library, king faisal center for islamic research and.
The key element of the facade was developed especially for the new building. This project sees professor eckhard gerber and his gerber architekten team accomplishing one of the most important urban development and cultural projects in the. King fahad national library our entry for the new national library in riyadh uses a series of 84 repeating concrete and terracotta parasols. The new national library in the saudi arabian capital riyadh completely encapsulates the original library complex, which was built in the 1980s. The international iconic award recognizes visionary architectural projects, innovative products and sustainable communication in all sectors of architecture, building and real estate as well as manufacturing industry. King fahad road in riyadh citymost beautiful road in riyadh saudi arabia. King fahad national library participates in the jeddah international book fair in its second year on the territory of south abhor, during the period from 16 to 26 rabii 1438 h. Mohammed bin abdulaziz alrashed, inaugurated the exhibition of historical photos of king salman bin national intellectual documentation. This project sees professor eckhard gerber and his gerber architekten team accomplishing one of the most important urban development and cultural projects in the capital. I love the fact that they kept the original building and built the new facade around it. Beautiful geometric facade protects king fahad national. The square new building is covered by a filigree textile facade. The king fahad national library, one of the most important cultural buildings in. Islamic children were reading book facade of the main hall of the vijecnica, the former library and city hall of brcko, bosnia and herzegovina, built in 19th century.
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Inside as if hidden in a treasure chest, a knowledge storehouse are the book stacks. King fahad national library building on king fahad road in riyadh, saudi arabia, 26042018 muslim student in the library. Abstract the king fahad national library, one of the most important cultural buildings in the kingdom of saudi arabia, was completed and went. Abstract the king fahad national library, one of the most important. Shading fabric shields king fahad national library from saudi sun.
The square new building in the centre of the urban park looks open and light, and is. Image 1 of 21 from gallery of king fahad national library gerber architekten. Set in the midst of urban parkland, the new library is open and. The silhouette of the former library remains visible through the new building. Gerber architekten the king fahad national library. The cultural importance of the building is emphasized by its scale, which clearly distincts it from the heterogeneous small scale building pattern of the surrounding district.
Press release l gerber architekten l dortmund l 10. The king fahad national library represents the new centre of the rapidly. The new building differs from the heterogeneous urban landscape but is connected with the surrounding spaces. The king fahad national library by gerber architekten completed. A glass cube with 90 m edge length covering entirely the existing library has been built. King fahad national library, rihadh, saudi arabia he new national library in riyadh, saudi arabia, completely encapsulates the original library building which was built in the 1980s. Gerber architekten completed in riyadh the refurbishment and the extension of the king fahad national library, one of the most important. King fahad national library how is king fahad national library abbreviated. King fahd national library alternate transliteration date design 20042006.
The king fahad national library, one of the most important cultural buildings in the kingdom of saudi arabia, was completed and went into use for its intended purpose in november 20. The national library in riyadh, saudi arabia, has undergone an energysaving conversion. More than just a library, the renovated building has become a visually captivating landmark in riyadh, the largest and capital city of saudi arabia. Very quiet, good internet service, perfect if you wanted to study, work on a project or just read a book.
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