A Study on the Architectural Characteristics of Mount Angel Abbey Library

마운트 엔젤 수도원 도서관의 건축 특성에 관한 연구

  • 정태용 (건국대학교 건축전문대학원)
  • Received : 2010.11.30
  • Accepted : 2011.01.06
  • Published : 2011.02.28

Abstract

Mount Angel Abbey library shows not only the general characteristics which Aalto had shown in his 60s but also special features of his last library project. Special features of Mount Angel library are the result of considering geography and existing context of the site. General characteristics of the library mainly come from the Aalto's concept for library especially considering light. Due to steep site, Mount Angel Abbey library has multi-layered and dynamic spatial configuration. Aalto considered the importance of daylight in the library and applied various kinds of openings to induce natural light. Therefore, Mount Angel Abbey library is the final result of his library type that developed from the Viipuri library of 1930s and his architectural thoughts of 1960s. As a combination of space and light, Mount Angel Abbey library is the outcome of Aalto's unique functional thoughts which maximize the function of the library through efficient induction of natural light.

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