June 5, 2009
Architect: Abalos and Herreros
Date: 2003
Location: Madrid, Spain
Built in a still somewhat lower-end neighborhood this library was constructed on a tight budget. The building sits as a skyscraper among the surrounding buildings.
Jose Hierro Exterior
The building uses a relatively simple design of pairs of floors that consist of a whole floor followed by a partial floor balcony that houses meeting rooms.
Jose Hierro Sections
Jose Hierro Interior
A deviation of this pattern is the large conference room that takes the place of the books on the other floors.
Jose Hierro Confrence Room
Although simple the building was able to make the most of its low budget and still achieve a high-quality and interesting look.
Tags: Abalos and Herreros, biblioteca, Madrid, sketch