LocHal Library, Tilburg Building Design, Public Architecture, Dutch Interior Project, Images
LocHal Library in Tilburg
Community Building Development in Holland – interior design by Mecanoo architecten, NL
18 Jan 2019
LocHal Library
Interior Design: Mecanoo architecten

Architect: CIVIC architects
Location: Tilbury, The Netherlands
LocHal, a world-class library for Tilburg
Mecanoo completed interior design for the LocHal Library

The LocHal, an old locomotive hall dating from 1932, is located next to the station of Tilburg and houses the Bibliotheek Midden-Brabant, Kunstloc Brabant, Brabant C and Seats2Meet*. Everyone is welcome in the new living room of Tilburg, a world-class space for both young and old to read, learn and study, meet and gather. It is a place for testing, creating, exhibiting and presenting the latest innovations. * Bibliotheek Midden-Brabant (public library), Kunstloc Brabant (a regional knowledge and expertise centre for culture and art), Brabant C (a regional investment fund for culture and the creative industry) and Seats2Meet (co-working spaces)

History

Tilburg is not only known for its worsites of the Dutch National Railways, but also for its textile industry and the Efteling, the nearby popular fairytale theme park. This history is made tangible in Mecanoo?s interior design. Characteristic historical elements form an exciting combination with new oak and steel additions, and a warm colour palette of reds and oranges. The interior is varie...