The project of the National Library in Jerusalem, Israel, serves as a kind of sanctuary for the preservation and nurturing of Jewish and global culture, and encourages innovative exploration and development.
The NLI project encompasses two primary zones. The first, accommodates the central functions of the National Library of Israel (NLI). The second area, in addition to supporting the first, is designed to provide spaces that enrich and integrate with the neighboring urban environment.
designed to provide spaces that enrich and integrate with the neighboring urban environment.
The design radiates a clean and structured aesthetic that reflects the modesty and spirituality inherent in its activities.
The design radiates a clean and structured aesthetic that reflects the modesty and spirituality inherent in its activities.
Visitors approach the building through an external circulation system that is open and accessible at all times. This circulation system forms a wide entrance plaza and a promenade with stairs, seamlessly connecting to the main entrance. As one enters, they are greeted by an inviting and transparent entrance hall. This hall features a prominent system of staircases and escalators that provide access to the reading and research halls located above.
This circulation system forms a wide entrance plaza and a promenade with stairs, seamlessly connecting to the main entrance. As one enters, they are greeted by an inviting and transparent entrance hall.
