Germany

Interior of a contemporary library with white walls. A person walks up a staircase on the left, while another stands by a railing on the upper level. The lower level has boxes of CDs and DVDs. Light comes from a square window high up the wall.

Stadtbibliothek Heidenheim

In shape and function, this library acts as a force of cohesion.
A 1980s, multi-story building with gabled roofs and large windows is situated on a corner. It features a cylindrical glass stairwell on the right. The foreground includes a cobblestone area with bike racks, signs, and street lamps. Clear blue sky above.

Stadtbibliothek Aalen

The intriguing and complex shapes of the Torhaus in Aalen house a bright and efficient library.
A modern three-story building with a metal grid facade and wooden walls, featuring large windows and balconies on each floor. The structure is surrounded by other similar buildings and shrubs.

Hochschulbibliothek Aalen

Compact and efficient, this library combines clever design with simple, local materials to minimize its carbon footprint.
Stadtbücherei Kressbronn

Stadtbücherei Kressbronn

From welcoming weary travellers to storytime kids, this library in a transformed 1920s barn blends heritage with contemporary design.