PROGRESSION OF CIVIC SPACE: LIBRARY WITH COWORKING SPACES

Abstract

People visit libraries not only to read and borrow books, but also to gather, share information, and connect with others who share their interests. The library has changed from “collection to connection” and has evolved into a social hub for citizens. Modern libraries now combine traditional functions along with new functions which cater to society’s needs and keep the library relevant or active in the present era. This project proposes a new typology for a public space- library with coworking spaces. In doing so, it reimagines the library as an extended place that incorporates several services and serves as a vibrant public space that is accessible to all, rather than as the "definitive repository of knowledge." Therefore, the idea expresses the role of architectural intervention in revival of public library to transform the institution and make it relevant for the everyday usage of the nearby residents.