Project
Central Model Children’s Library named after M. Gorky
Category
Best Design Project for Library
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The audience of the Central Model Children’s Library named after M. Gorky consists of children and youth. During the design process, surveys were conducted, and the wishes of the current and potential audience were taken into account. The reading room resembles a literary café with coworking zones while also transforming into a conference hall. There is a coffee corner and a space for meetings or individual reading. Two central walls are decorated with a historical panel and a contemporary mural of M. Gorky.
It was important to preserve the existing structure while integrating new elements. This is reflected in the colors of the furniture and walls near the panels, while geometric shapes connect it with the modern depiction of M. Gorky. The lending area is zoned by color: children 0+ are served in the yellow zone, while 12+ are in the orange-green zone. There are areas for creativity, learning, and social interaction. The library promotes family reading and works with children in difficult circumstances, which is reflected in wall illustrations, furniture, and designated zones. For optimal use, the sensory room features a simple design with focus on the exercise equipment.
Location
19 Mira Avenue, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia
Project design year
2023
Project website
https://cmdb-gorkogo.ru/
Extra visual materials
https://vk.com/wall-202855688_3121
Applicant
Central Model Children’s Library named after M. Gorky, Komsomolsk-on-Amur
The library actively conducts social and educational work with children with disabilities and special needs, at-risk adolescents and families in difficult life situations, orphans, and young parents. Each year, social projects implemented by the library win various grants and receive material support. Librarians volunteer and successfully engage citizens and organizations in volunteer initiatives.
Author of the project
Kristina Vytyaz, Gordey Dorovsky, Igor Grabovsky, Dmitry Rudenko
Photo
Central Model Children’s Library named after M. Gorky
Customer
Ekaterina Kolyadintseva
Other participants
Project designer — Kristina Vytyaz
Mural artist “Maxim Gorky” — Gordey Dorovsky
Restoration of the historical panel — Igor Grabovsky, painter, graphic artist, restorer, member of the Union of Artists of Russia and MAII under UNESCO
Project executor — LLC Okna Optima, Director Dmitry Rudenko
Status of the project
Implemented
