Parliamentary Library
In the linguistic sphere of democracy.
BWM Designers & Architects designed the Parliamentary Library, as part of a new, publicly accessible area including a visitor centre inside the parliament building, as an active knowledge centre. At its heart are the historical book depots and the original Hansen shelving. The clear shelving structure defines the library’s functional character, while its atmosphere is characterised by wood. Now a fixed part of any tour of the parliament, the library offers a dynamic exhibition zone, where valuable items from its collection are on display. On top of that, there is a reading room, reading lounge, open-access section, separate work zones and a café to round off the experience.
Task
Design for the Parliamentary Library as an active knowledge centre, as a part of opening up the historical library rooms to visitors
Status
Completion
01/2023
Client
Republik Österreich, Parlamentsdirektion
BWM Team
Johann Moser, Rita Guggenberger, Elisabeth Albenberger, Michele Sabini, Greta Kenyeres
Participants
Graphic design
BAUERund
Media planning
medienprojekt p2 GmbH
Lighting design
Pokorny Lichtarchitektur
In coordination with
Austrian Federal Monuments Office (BDA), Department for Vienna
Tender
BUBELEICHHORN ZT GmbH
Curator
Gabriele Kaiser
