Project
2030 Academic Library: A Journey to the Future

Category 
Best Design Project for Library

About the project (provided by the applicant)
The library is a response to a new studying lifestyle where students can collaborate and enjoy their time. The main approach is to have a welcoming futuristic library that attracts students and offers various learning styles. The concept is inspired by a journey to the Future, the form takes inspiration from infinity and acts as a “Golden Gate” taking students to the future, The plan layout also follows the Fibonacci ratio and the hierarchy of spaces goes from noisiest (down) to the most quiet ones (top). Another main goal is respecting nature so a piloti is formed to protect trees and meanwhile form a plaza where students can gather up to explore collaborative activities. The Fibonacci Hall also is a dynamic fluid space that allows students to conduct various activities from studying individually to group activities or even holding exhibitions. The library’s quiet space is on the second floor where students have access to books, rooms for group studying, and a computer lab.

Location
Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC, Canada 

Project design year
2022

Applicant
Jalal Arab Oveissi: "I hold a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from Tehran University. With several years of experience at Rah Shahr International Group, I have relocated to Canada and have been practicing architecture for five years. My expertise spans a wide range of projects, including urban master plans, public infrastructure, airports, cultural buildings, sports complexes, theme parks, and private residences".

Authors of the project
Jalal Arab Oveissi

Status of the project
Conceptual design