Book House Annex

Book House Annex

Book House Annex

Siqueira + Azul Arquitetura

STATUS
Built

AREA
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TYPE
Residential › Private House

Book House Annex
Book House Annex

The concept of the annex as an extension to house a large collection of books. The idea of concentrating was important for research and archiving.

Book House Annex
Book House Annex

The design of the architecture emerges on path axes determined by its use.

The use of a grid in a metal structure with slender and lighter pieces allows for a language of linear strokes.

The mobility of all the frames allows the integration of the architecture with its surroundings, opening space for cross ventilation and natural lighting.

Book House Annex
Book House Annex
Book House Annex

Presence of wood on the bookshelves seeks to mark and enhance the horizontal planes and reinforce the presentation of the library as a prominent element.

Book House Annex
Book House Annex