The Netherlands

An interior view of a large hall with a high arched brick ceiling, a chandelier, a circular balcony, striped flooring, display booths, and several red and white banners hanging from the balcony.

Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht

A pivotal budget decision and growing awareness of adaptive reuse have transformed an architectural icon into a thriving public library.
Interior of a library in a converted industrial building with exposed brick walls. A central information desk is staffed by a person. Shelves filled with books surround the area. A display with pamphlets is on the right.

Bibliotheek Oog in Al, Utrecht

Through fire and pestilence, from farmer cooperative pride to beloved community centre, the history of the Cereolfabriek is far from over.
Interior of a brick church converted to a library with rows of contemporary bookshelves contrasting with the church interior. Flags are hanging from a curved mezzanine wrapping around the space.

De Petrus Vught

Thanks to a group of volunteers, this 19th century church in the Netherlands was saved from destruction to become the cultural heart of the community.