VARNA LIBRARY

Stacked Urbanism.
Situated in the crossroads of history and modernity the new Varna Library captures the essence of necessity
and possibility. Stacked program of five main volumes begins with a partially sunken auditorium extending into the public plaza. A library café extends from the lobby to become a neighborhood
amenity. Upon entry one ascends on a continuous run escalator bypassing non-public program and arriving at the core library functions. From this height one
can enjoy 360 degree views of Varna from the sky terrace and access reading rooms above. Elevated reading destinations and a dynamic circulation
system encourage public interaction with the building at every level.
Irregular extrusions break the plane of the facade on dierent rotational axes promoting the surrounding views of the city. The library’s most upper
levels form a rotated volume and axial alignment to the port and waterfront, the city’s gateway - paying tribute to Varna’s citizen’s and its visitors.
Collaboration between Paul Kweton, Shawn Lutz, Hidekazu Takahashi, Ashley Craig