Project
Library «Shelves»
Category
Best Project of Public Space by Student
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The historic facade of the library takes on a new rhythm thanks to the concise addition of a third-floor extension with stained glass panels, on which the silhouettes of books «come to life» — a metaphor for knowledge accessible to everyone. At night, the facade transforms into an art object: dynamic lighting highlights the geometry of the lines, and light accents visually connect the building with the calm waters of the Volkhov River. The spacious entrance area with panoramic doors and a terrace forms a welcoming zone, inviting both locals and tourists.
Floor scenarios:
1st floor — interactive museum with AR quests and tactile artifacts;
2nd floor — children’s transforming space and lecture hall for film screenings and discussions;
3rd floor — «modern retro» coworking space and a lounge terrace with a view of the river.
Philosophy: «Shelves» is not a storage space, but a living space. Here, history comes to life through technology, learning blends with poetry under the stars, and recycled materials create a boundaryless environment. The books here do not gather dust — they inspire. Everyone will find a corner, but no one will be alone.
Location
32 Ladoga Flotilla embankment, Novaya Ladoga, Leningrad region, Russia
Project design year
2025
Extra visual materials
Google Drive link
Applicant
Ekaterina Dmitrievna Romodina
Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Department of Architectural Environment Design, 3rd year, 1-DASb-3. Supervisors — Alexey Fedorovich Perov, Evgeny Vitalyevich Bruchas.
Author of the project
Ekaterina Dmitrievna Romodina
Visualization
Ekaterina Dmitrievna Romodina
Status of the project
Conceptual design
