City Library
City Library Münster
A classic example of early deconstruction as presented by the duo Bolles + Wilson is located in the historic part of German Münster. The overall concept of the library stems from the urban situation of Münster’s center - the library is split into two parts to create a sightline to the tower of the local church, and similar elements are used extensively in the building.
The exterior of the building is not particularly conceptually tied together; rather, it gives the impression of a fragmented form and is broken down into ultra-formal details. The fact that the deconstruction of the Münster library serves merely as an artistic backdrop for a rational internal operation is confirmed by the library's interior itself.
If the library in Münster is ranked among the quality buildings of the 1990s, it is primarily in relation to its unique interior. Deconstruction takes a backseat, and the library’s operations are designed very rationally, though not dull. The pleasant color scheme, use of materials, and layout are amazing, as evidenced by the huge number of visitors during our library tour in 2000.
The exterior of the building is not particularly conceptually tied together; rather, it gives the impression of a fragmented form and is broken down into ultra-formal details. The fact that the deconstruction of the Münster library serves merely as an artistic backdrop for a rational internal operation is confirmed by the library's interior itself.
If the library in Münster is ranked among the quality buildings of the 1990s, it is primarily in relation to its unique interior. Deconstruction takes a backseat, and the library’s operations are designed very rationally, though not dull. The pleasant color scheme, use of materials, and layout are amazing, as evidenced by the huge number of visitors during our library tour in 2000.
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